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Wolkos Family History

Wolkos 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: Wolkow, Volkov, Rokos, Walko, Wolk, Olmos, Wilkes, Wilks, Wolke

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Where is the Wolkos family from?

You can see how Wolkos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolkos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wolkos family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolkos's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wolkos families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Wolkos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolkos 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 Wolkos. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wolkos. For the veterans among your Wolkos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolkos lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Wolkos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wolkos in 1973 was 79, and 95 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolkos 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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