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Wolocka Family History

Wolocka 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: Golonka, Molock, Lock, Block, Glock, Klock, Flock, Womack, Soroka

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Where is the Wolocka family from?

You can see how Wolocka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolocka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wolocka family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wolocka's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Wolocka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolocka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wolocka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver and Solder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolocka. 100% of Wolocka men worked as a Weaver and 100% of Wolocka women worked as a Solder.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Solder
    100%

What Wolocka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Wolocka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolocka 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 Wolocka. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wolocka. For the veterans among your Wolocka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolocka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1987, in the United States, Wolocka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wolocka in 1963 was 74, and 67 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolocka 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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