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Wolkner Family History

Wolkner 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: Wollner, Wolner, Folkner, Willner, Walker, Woller, Wolfer, Waldner

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Where is the Wolkner family from?

You can see how Wolkner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolkner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolkner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wolkner family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolkner's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Wolkner families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Wolkner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolkner 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wolkner. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wolkner. For the veterans among your Wolkner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolkner lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2002, in the United States, Wolkner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wolkner in 1999 was 86, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolkner 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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