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Wolkens Family History

Wolkens 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: Wilkens, Wolken, Wollen, Dollens, Tilkens, Wilken, Wickens, Wilkes

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Where is the Wolkens family from?

You can see how Wolkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolkens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wolkens family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wolkens's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Wolkens families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Wolkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolkens 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Wolkens. 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 42 military records available for the last name Wolkens. For the veterans among your Wolkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolkens lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wolkens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wolkens in 1967 was 67, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolkens 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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