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Wolaner Family History

Wolaner 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: Wollner, Wolaver, Wolner, Bolander, Willner, Woller, Wolfer, Planer

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Where is the Wolaner family from?

You can see how Wolaner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolaner family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Wolaner family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolaner's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wolaner families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Wolaner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolaner 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wolaner. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wolaner. For the veterans among your Wolaner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolaner lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1987, in the United States, Wolaner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wolaner in 1973 was 88, and 66 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolaner 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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