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Wollett Family History

Wollett Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Wulf(i)et usually representing the Old English male name Wulfgēat (from wulf ‘wolf’ + the tribal name Gēat).

Occasionally perhaps the female name Wulfgȳth where gȳth is a form of gūth ‘war’.

Americanized form of German Wollert.

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


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You can see how Wollett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wollett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wollett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Wollett families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Wollett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wollett families in 1911.
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What did your Wollett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Trader was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wollett. 100% of Wollett men worked as a Trader.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Trader
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wollett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wollett 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Wollett. 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 540 military records available for the last name Wollett. For the veterans among your Wollett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wollett lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wollett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wollett in 1956 was 63, and 46 in 2004.

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