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Wolser Family History

Wolser 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: Woller, Wolfer, Wolber, Bolser, Wolper, Walser, Welser, Wolner

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Where is the Wolser family from?

You can see how Wolser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wolser family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wolser's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Wolser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolser 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 100 census records available for the last name Wolser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolser 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Wolser. 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 20 military records available for the last name Wolser. For the veterans among your Wolser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolser lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Wolser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wolser in 1969 was 30, and 64 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolser 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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