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Wuollet Family History

Wuollet Name Meaning

Finnish: old variant of Vuollet a habitational name from farms so named from vuolle(t) ‘current rapids with little whitewater’. Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century chiefly in Ostrobothnia.

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


Similar surnames: Wollett, Wollen, Woolley, Guillet, Mullet, Pollet, Wolle, Woller

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Where is the Wuollet family from?

You can see how Wuollet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wuollet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Wuollet families living in Minnesota. This was about 71% of all the recorded Wuollet's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wuollet families in 1920.
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What did your Wuollet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wuollet. 67% of Wuollet men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wuollet women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Wuollet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuollet 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Wuollet. 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 111 military records available for the last name Wuollet. For the veterans among your Wuollet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuollet lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wuollet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wuollet in 1966 was 70, and 94 in 2004.

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