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Wolkowski Family History

Wolkowski 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: Wilkowski, Olkowski, Polkowski, Walkowski, Falkowski, Polakowski

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Where is the Wolkowski family from?

You can see how Wolkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolkowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wolkowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Wolkowski families living in Illinois. This was about 21% of all the recorded Wolkowski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wolkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolkowski 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 Wolkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wolkowski. 34% of Wolkowski men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Mechanic
    23%

What Wolkowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 829 census records available for the last name Wolkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolkowski 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Wolkowski. 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 95 military records available for the last name Wolkowski. For the veterans among your Wolkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolkowski lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2003, in the United States, Wolkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wolkowski in 1940 was 45, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolkowski 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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