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Wolack Family History

Wolack 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: Womack, Wolak, Wojack, Polack, Black, Slack, Boback, Wack, Dolak

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Where is the Wolack family from?

You can see how Wolack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolack family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wolack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wolack family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wolack's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Wolack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Wolack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolack 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Wolack. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Wolack. For the veterans among your Wolack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolack lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wolack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wolack in 1963 was 71, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolack 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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