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Wollas Family History

Wollas Surname Meaning

see Woolhouse.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wollas family from?

You can see how Wollas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wollas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wollas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Wollas families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wollas's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wollas families in 1891.
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What did your Wollas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer Own Account and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wollas. 100% of Wollas men worked as a Farmer Own Account and 100% of Wollas women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Farmer Own Account
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wollas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Wollas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wollas 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Wollas. 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 75 military records available for the last name Wollas. For the veterans among your Wollas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wollas lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Wollas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wollas in 1983 was 92, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wollas 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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