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Woleslagle Family History

Woleslagle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Wohlschlegel or Swiss German Wollschlegel (see Wollschlager).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Woleslagle family from?

You can see how Woleslagle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woleslagle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Woleslagle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Woleslagle families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Woleslagle's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Woleslagle families in 1891.
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What did your Woleslagle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woleslagle. 38% of Woleslagle men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%

What Woleslagle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Woleslagle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woleslagle 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Woleslagle. 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 248 military records available for the last name Woleslagle. For the veterans among your Woleslagle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woleslagle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Woleslagle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Woleslagle in 1964 was 64, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woleslagle 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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