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Wolben Family History

Wolben 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: Holben, Wollen, Wolber, Wolven, Wolden, Wolken, Nolen, Olsen, Holten

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Where is the Wolben family from?

You can see how Wolben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolben family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wolben families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wolben's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wolben families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolben 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 44 census records available for the last name Wolben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolben 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wolben. 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 166 military records available for the last name Wolben. For the veterans among your Wolben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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