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Wolst Family History

Wolst Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Holst, Woldt, Worst, Wolf, Post, Oest, Most, Wold, Borst, Holt

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Where is the Wolst family from?

You can see how Wolst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Wolst families living in South Carolina. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wolst's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Wolst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Wolst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolst census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 107 immigration records available for the last name Wolst. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 75 military records available for the last name Wolst. For the veterans among your Wolst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolst lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wolst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wolst in 1966 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolst ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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