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Wollum Family History

Wollum Surname Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Vollum, a habitational name from the farm name Vollum.

The term is derived from the dative plural case of voll, meaning ‘grassy field’ or ‘meadow’.

This etymology highlights the connection between the name and the geographic features of the area.

Such naming conventions are common in Norwegian culture, linking individuals to their familial or regional origins.

For more detailed information, see Voll.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wollum family from?

You can see how Wollum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wollum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wollum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wollum family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wollum's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wollum families in 1840.
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What did your Wollum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wollum. 47% of Wollum 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
    47%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Section Laborer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 869 census records available for the last name Wollum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wollum 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Wollum. 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 222 military records available for the last name Wollum. For the veterans among your Wollum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wollum lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wollum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wollum in 1957 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

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