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Wolstenholm Family History

Wolstenholm Surname Meaning

see Wolstenholme.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wolstenholm family from?

You can see how Wolstenholm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolstenholm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolstenholm families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Wolstenholm families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Wolstenholm's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wolstenholm families in 1911.
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What did your Wolstenholm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolstenholm. 50% of Wolstenholm men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wolstenholm 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Grocery Clerk
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Wolstenholm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wolstenholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolstenholm 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Wolstenholm. 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 151 military records available for the last name Wolstenholm. For the veterans among your Wolstenholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolstenholm lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Wolstenholm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wolstenholm in 1969 was 78, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolstenholm 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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