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Wollerson Family History

Wollerson 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: Rollerson, Wolverton, Holgerson, Tolleson, Solverson, Wooderson

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Where is the Wollerson family from?

You can see how Wollerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wollerson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wollerson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Wollerson families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wollerson's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Wollerson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Wollerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wollerson 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Wollerson. 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 27 military records available for the last name Wollerson. For the veterans among your Wollerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wollerson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Wollerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wollerson in 1971 was 82, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wollerson 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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