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Wolshire Family History

Wolshire 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: Wilshire, Wiltshire, Lopshire, Wolski, Wilhite, Cheshire, Oshiro

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Where is the Wolshire family from?

You can see how Wolshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolshire family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolshire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wolshire families living in Ohio. This was about 90% of all the recorded Wolshire's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wolshire families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolshire 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 Wolshire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wolshire. 100% of Wolshire men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Wolshire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Wolshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolshire 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wolshire. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wolshire. For the veterans among your Wolshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolshire lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1999, in the United States, Wolshire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wolshire in 1957 was 40, and 59 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolshire 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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