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Wolschon Family History

Wolschon 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: Colston, Rolston, Holston, Woolston, Hoeschen, Welsch, Boschen

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Where is the Wolschon family from?

You can see how Wolschon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolschon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wolschon family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolschon's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wolschon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolschon 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 Wolschon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wolschon. 100% of Wolschon women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Wolschon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Wolschon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolschon 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Wolschon. 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 72 military records available for the last name Wolschon. For the veterans among your Wolschon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolschon lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Wolschon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wolschon in 1957 was 47, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wolschon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolschon 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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