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Wolkow Family History

Wolkow Surname Meaning

Polish (Wołków): from a possessive derivative of wołek ‘little bullock’ (see Wolek ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wolkow family from?

You can see how Wolkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolkow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wolkow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Wolkow families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolkow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wolkow families in 1880.
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What did your Wolkow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolkow. 36% of Wolkow men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Wolkow women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolkow were Musician and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    36%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Musician
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Wolkow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wolkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolkow 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 649 immigration records available for the last name Wolkow. 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 243 military records available for the last name Wolkow. For the veterans among your Wolkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolkow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wolkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wolkow in 1963 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

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