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Wolsborn Family History

Wolsborn 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: Welborn, Wellborn, Willborn, Osborn, Colborn, Walborn, Orsborn

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Where is the Wolsborn family from?

You can see how Wolsborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolsborn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolsborn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wolsborn families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolsborn's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Wolsborn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Wolsborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolsborn 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Wolsborn. 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 36 military records available for the last name Wolsborn. For the veterans among your Wolsborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolsborn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wolsborn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wolsborn in 1963 was 43, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolsborn 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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