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Wolenec Family History

Wolenec 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: Wollner, Wolever, Wolner, Nolen, Dolney, Willner, Golec, Dolen, Bolen

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Where is the Wolenec family from?

You can see how Wolenec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolenec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wolenec family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolenec's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wolenec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolenec 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 47 census records available for the last name Wolenec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolenec 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Wolenec. 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 23 military records available for the last name Wolenec. For the veterans among your Wolenec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolenec lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Wolenec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wolenec in 1972 was 57, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wolenec

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolenec 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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