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Wolers Family History

Wolers 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: Wohlers, Wolters, Wolbers, Toles, Soler, Wiles, Woller, Wolfer, Doles

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Where is the Wolers family from?

You can see how Wolers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolers family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wolers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Wolers family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wolers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolers 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 81 census records available for the last name Wolers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolers 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Wolers. 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 Wolers. For the veterans among your Wolers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolers lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Wolers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wolers in 1962 was 55, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolers 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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