This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Wolleen family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Wolleen Family History

Wolleen 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: Wollen, Woller, Killeen, Woolen, Pollen, Hollen, Wollman, Wollan

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Wolleen family from?

You can see how Wolleen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolleen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolleen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wolleen family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolleen's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Wolleen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolleen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Wolleen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Wolleen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolleen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Wolleen

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Wolleen. 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.

View all Wolleen immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Wolleen. For the veterans among your Wolleen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Wolleen military records

You've only scratched the surface of Wolleen family history

Discover More

What is the average Wolleen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolleen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wolleen

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wolleen family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial