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Wolstenhulm Family History

Wolstenhulm 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: Wolstenholme, Woolstenhulme, Westerholm, Osterholm, Westerhold

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Where is the Wolstenhulm family from?

You can see how Wolstenhulm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolstenhulm family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Wolstenhulm families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolstenhulm's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wolstenhulm families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Wolstenhulm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolstenhulm 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wolstenhulm. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wolstenhulm. For the veterans among your Wolstenhulm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolstenhulm lifespan?

Average Wolstenhulm life expectancy in 1973 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolstenhulm 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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