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Wolizer Family History

Wolizer 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: Woliver, Walizer, Oliver, Woller, Wolfer, Oliger, Holtzer, Walzer

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Where is the Wolizer family from?

You can see how Wolizer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolizer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wolizer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolizer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wolizer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolizer 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 23 census records available for the last name Wolizer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolizer 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wolizer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wolizer. For the veterans among your Wolizer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolizer lifespan?

Average Wolizer life expectancy in 1965 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolizer 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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