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Wolstonholme Family History

Wolstonholme 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, Colston, Rolston

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Where is the Wolstonholme family from?

You can see how Wolstonholme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolstonholme family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wolstonholme families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Wolstonholme families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolstonholme's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wolstonholme families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Wolstonholme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolstonholme 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Wolstonholme. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wolstonholme. For the veterans among your Wolstonholme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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