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Wolenton Family History

Wolenton 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: Lenton, Wolverton, Linton, Colston, Holton, Wollaston, Rolston

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Where is the Wolenton family from?

You can see how Wolenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolenton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wolenton family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolenton's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wolenton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolenton 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 10 census records available for the last name Wolenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolenton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wolenton. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wolenton. For the veterans among your Wolenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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