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Wolcker Family History

Wolcker 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: Walker, Rocker, Cocker, Wicker, Woller, Noecker, Wolfer, Locker

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Where is the Wolcker family from?

You can see how Wolcker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolcker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wolcker family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wolcker's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wolcker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolcker 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 41 census records available for the last name Wolcker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolcker 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wolcker. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wolcker. For the veterans among your Wolcker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolcker lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1988, in the United States, Wolcker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wolcker in 1972 was 84, and 90 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolcker 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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