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Wolstein Family History

Wolstein 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: Holstein, Goldstein, Waldstein, Hulstein, Holsten, Milstein

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Where is the Wolstein family from?

You can see how Wolstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolstein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolstein families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Wolstein families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolstein's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wolstein families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolstein 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 332 census records available for the last name Wolstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolstein 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Wolstein. 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 65 military records available for the last name Wolstein. For the veterans among your Wolstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolstein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wolstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wolstein in 1963 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolstein 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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