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Wole Family History

Wole 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: Wolf, Mole, Hole, Cole, Wold, Dole, Bole, Wale, Gole, Sole

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Where is the Wole family from?

You can see how Wole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wole family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wole families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wole family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wole's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Wole families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wole surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wole ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wole. 100% of Wole women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Wole. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wole 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 564 immigration records available for the last name Wole. 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 95 military records available for the last name Wole. For the veterans among your Wole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wole lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1999, in the United States, Wole life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wole in 1989 was 94, and 87 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wole

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wole 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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