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Wolensky Family History

Wolensky 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: Wilensky, Wolinsky, Wolinski, Wolsky, Polansky, Polonsky, Dolinsky

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Where is the Wolensky family from?

You can see how Wolensky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolensky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wolensky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Wolensky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolensky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wolensky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolensky 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 Wolensky ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wolensky. 60% of Wolensky 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farmers Son
    40%

What Wolensky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 756 census records available for the last name Wolensky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolensky 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Wolensky. 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 124 military records available for the last name Wolensky. For the veterans among your Wolensky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolensky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wolensky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wolensky in 1962 was 49, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wolensky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolensky 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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