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Wolgart Family History

Wolgart 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: Wolgast, Wolpert, Polgar, Elgart, Wolbert, Wolfert, Hilgart, Bogart

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You can see how Wolgart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolgart family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolgart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wolgart families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Wolgart's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wolgart families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Wolgart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolgart 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Wolgart. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wolgart. For the veterans among your Wolgart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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