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Wolla Family History

Wolla 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: Molla, Bolla, Walla, Golla, Colla, Wollan, Rolla, Wolle, Zolla, Woll

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Where is the Wolla family from?

You can see how Wolla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wolla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Wolla families living in North Dakota. This was about 47% of all the recorded Wolla's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Wolla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolla 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 Wolla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wolla. 50% of Wolla men worked as an Owner 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

  • Owner Operator
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Wolla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolla 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Wolla. 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 25 military records available for the last name Wolla. For the veterans among your Wolla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolla lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Wolla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wolla in 1970 was 69, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolla 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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