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Wollert Family History

Wollert Surname Meaning

North German (also Wöllert): variant of Wohlert.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wollert family from?

You can see how Wollert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wollert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wollert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Wollert families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wollert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wollert families in 1891.
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What did your Wollert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wollert. 34% of Wollert men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Painter
    12%

What Wollert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wollert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wollert 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Wollert. 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 673 military records available for the last name Wollert. For the veterans among your Wollert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wollert lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wollert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wollert in 1958 was 49, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wollert 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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