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Wolne Family History

Wolne 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: Wolny, Wolle, Wolfe, Wolner, Wolke, Wolf, Mole, Hone, Holme, Coyne

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Where is the Wolne family from?

You can see how Wolne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolne family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wolne families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolne's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Wolne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolne 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 56 census records available for the last name Wolne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolne 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wolne. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wolne. For the veterans among your Wolne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolne lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Wolne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wolne in 1982 was 78, and 103 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolne 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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