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Wollo Family History

Wollo 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: Mollo, Wolle, Rollo, Woll, Hollo, Zollo, Wallo, Wolf, Wall, Toll

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Where is the Wollo family from?

You can see how Wollo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wollo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wollo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wollo family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wollo's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Wollo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wollo 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 43 census records available for the last name Wollo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wollo 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Wollo. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wollo. For the veterans among your Wollo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wollo lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2000, in the United States, Wollo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wollo in 1992 was 85, and 2 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wollo 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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