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Wolik Family History

Wolik 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: Wolin, Wolek, Wolak, Wolk, Holik, Golik, Wolf, Malik, Wold, Solis

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Where is the Wolik family from?

You can see how Wolik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wolik families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wolik's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wolik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolik 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 80 census records available for the last name Wolik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolik 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Wolik. 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 58 military records available for the last name Wolik. For the veterans among your Wolik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolik lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1982, in the United States, Wolik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wolik in 1958 was 46, and 67 in 1982.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolik 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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