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Wolien Family History

Wolien 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: Holien, Wolin, Wollen, Wolven, Wolden, Wolken, Nolen, Olsen, Wien

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Where is the Wolien family from?

You can see how Wolien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wolien family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wolien's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Wolien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolien 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 22 census records available for the last name Wolien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolien 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wolien. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wolien. For the veterans among your Wolien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolien 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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