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Wola Family History

Wola 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: Wolf, Wold, Pola, Mola, Zola, Sola, Gola, Ola, Wolak, Wolan

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Where is the Wola family from?

You can see how Wola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wola family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wola families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Wola families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wola's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Wola families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wola 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 137 census records available for the last name Wola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wola 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Wola. 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 19 military records available for the last name Wola. For the veterans among your Wola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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