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Wolnewitz Family History

Wolnewitz 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: Bonewitz, Bonawitz, Wollitz, Fleitz, Wolpert, Horowitz, Longwith

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Wolnewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolnewitz 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wolnewitz. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Wolnewitz. For the veterans among your Wolnewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolnewitz lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Wolnewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wolnewitz in 1986 was 60, and 79 in 2004.

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