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Woleab Family History

Woleab 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: Wohlrab, Wollan, Olea, Wolek, Wolak, Wolan, Wolman, Golab, Olean

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Where is the Woleab family from?

You can see how Woleab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woleab family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Woleab family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Woleab's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Woleab families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woleab 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 Woleab ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woleab. 100% of Woleab men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Woleab family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Woleab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woleab 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Woleab. 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 2 military records available for the last name Woleab. For the veterans among your Woleab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woleab lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Woleab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Woleab in 1963 was 51, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woleab 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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