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Wolverston Family History

Wolverston 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: Wolverton, Solverson, Holverson, Woolverton, Wollaston, Balderston

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Where is the Wolverston family from?

You can see how Wolverston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolverston family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Wolverston families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Wolverston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wolverston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Wolverston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolverston 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wolverston. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wolverston. For the veterans among your Wolverston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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