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Wolamin Family History

Wolamin 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: Wolanin, Wolin, Wollman, Wolan, Wollin, Wolman, Elamin, Wolfman

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What did your Wolamin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Factory was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wolamin. 100% of Wolamin women worked as a Factory.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Wolamin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolamin 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Wolamin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wolamin. For the veterans among your Wolamin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolamin lifespan?

Average Wolamin life expectancy in 1989 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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