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Wollensack Family History

Wollensack 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: Hollenback, Hollenbeck, Hollenbach, Bollenbach, Hollerbach, Lebsack

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Where is the Wollensack family from?

You can see how Wollensack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wollensack family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wollensack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Wollensack families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wollensack's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wollensack families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wollensack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Wollensack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wollensack 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Wollensack. 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 68 military records available for the last name Wollensack. For the veterans among your Wollensack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wollensack lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Wollensack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wollensack in 1963 was 86, and 92 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wollensack 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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