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Wolven Family History

Wolven Surname Meaning

English: from the Old English personal name Wulfwine ‘wolf friend’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Wolven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Wolven families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolven's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wolven families in 1911.
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What did your Wolven ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Student was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wolven. 100% of Wolven men worked as a Student.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Wolven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolven 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Wolven. 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 947 military records available for the last name Wolven. For the veterans among your Wolven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolven lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wolven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wolven in 1961 was 48, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolven 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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