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Wolanske Family History

Wolanske 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: Wolanski, Polanski, Wolinski, Polansky, Wolinsky, Wolske, Lansky

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Where is the Wolanske family from?

You can see how Wolanske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolanske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wolanske families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolanske's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wolanske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolanske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wolanske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wolanske. 100% of Wolanske men worked as an Assembler.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%

What Wolanske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Wolanske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolanske 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wolanske. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wolanske. For the veterans among your Wolanske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolanske lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Wolanske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wolanske in 1951 was 40, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wolanske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolanske 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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