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Wolowiec Family History

Wolowiec 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: Borowiec, Surowiec, Woodie, Flower, Golec, Hollier, Blower, Woolley

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Where is the Wolowiec family from?

You can see how Wolowiec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolowiec family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wolowiec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Wolowiec families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wolowiec's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wolowiec families in 1920.
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What did your Wolowiec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolowiec. 100% of Wolowiec men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wolowiec women worked as a Beauty Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Wolowiec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Wolowiec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolowiec 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Wolowiec. 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 97 military records available for the last name Wolowiec. For the veterans among your Wolowiec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolowiec lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wolowiec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wolowiec in 1960 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolowiec 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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