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Wolkin Family History

Wolkin 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, Wilkin, Wollin, Wolking, Wolken, Dworkin, Polin, Botkin, Molin

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Where is the Wolkin family from?

You can see how Wolkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wolkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wolkin family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolkin's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Wolkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolkin 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 Wolkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolkin. 50% of Wolkin men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Wolkin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolkin were Painter and Machine Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Painter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Machine Operator
    40%

What Wolkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 595 census records available for the last name Wolkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolkin 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Wolkin. 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 69 military records available for the last name Wolkin. For the veterans among your Wolkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolkin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wolkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wolkin in 1964 was 72, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolkin 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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