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Wolnek Family History

Wolnek 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: Wolek, Wolner, Dolney, Woller, Wolfer, Olney, Kolek, Walek, Molek

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Where is the Wolnek family from?

You can see how Wolnek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolnek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wolnek family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolnek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wolnek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolnek 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 39 census records available for the last name Wolnek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolnek 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Wolnek. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wolnek. For the veterans among your Wolnek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolnek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Wolnek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wolnek in 1964 was 61, and 88 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolnek 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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