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Wolanski Name Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Wola or Wolany named with the personal name Wolan .

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


Similar surnames: Polanski, Wolanin, Wolinski, Romanski, Zwolinski, Wolski, Olinski

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Where is the Wolanski family from?

You can see how Wolanski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolanski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Wolanski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Wolanski families living in Alberta. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wolanski's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wolanski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolanski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wolanski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wolanski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolanski 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 964 immigration records available for the last name Wolanski. 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 526 military records available for the last name Wolanski. For the veterans among your Wolanski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolanski lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wolanski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wolanski in 1960 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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