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Wolnock Family History

Wolnock 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: Pollock, Willock, Warnock, Rolnick, Wilcock, Woznick, Kollock

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Where is the Wolnock family from?

You can see how Wolnock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolnock family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wolnock family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolnock's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wolnock families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolnock 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 44 census records available for the last name Wolnock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolnock 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wolnock. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wolnock. For the veterans among your Wolnock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolnock lifespan?

Average Wolnock life expectancy in 1979 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolnock 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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