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Wolsk Family History

Wolsk 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: Wolski, Wolek, Wolsky, Wolak, Wolk, Wolske, Wolf, Wold, Volk, Wilk

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Where is the Wolsk family from?

You can see how Wolsk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolsk family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wolsk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wolsk families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wolsk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wolsk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolsk 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 110 census records available for the last name Wolsk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolsk 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Wolsk. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wolsk. For the veterans among your Wolsk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolsk lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Wolsk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Wolsk in 1970 was 96, and 94 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolsk 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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