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Wolleat Family History

Wolleat 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: Wollett, Wollert, Wollet, Mollet, Woller, Follett, Tollett, Wolpert

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Where is the Wolleat family from?

You can see how Wolleat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolleat family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wolleat families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolleat's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wolleat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolleat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wolleat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolleat. 100% of Wolleat men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wolleat women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Wolleat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Wolleat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolleat 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wolleat. 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 45 military records available for the last name Wolleat. For the veterans among your Wolleat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolleat lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wolleat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wolleat in 1966 was 67, and 43 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wolleat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolleat 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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