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Wolger Family History

Wolger 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: Bolger, Woller, Wolfer, Wolber, Folger, Wilger, Wolper, Wolner

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Where is the Wolger family from?

You can see how Wolger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Wolger families living in Lancashire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Wolger's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wolger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolger 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 Wolger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wolger. 100% of Wolger 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 281 census records available for the last name Wolger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolger 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Wolger. 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 114 military records available for the last name Wolger. For the veterans among your Wolger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wolger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wolger in 1963 was 83, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolger 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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