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Wolman Family History

Wolman Surname Meaning

English and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Wollman. Americanized form of German Wollmann.

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


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Where is the Wolman family from?

You can see how Wolman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 30 Wolman families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wolman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wolman families in 1891.
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What did your Wolman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Costumers Manager and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wolman. 100% of Wolman men worked as a Costumers Manager and 100% of Wolman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Costumers Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wolman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wolman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wolman. 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 530 military records available for the last name Wolman. For the veterans among your Wolman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wolman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wolman in 1956 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wolman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolman 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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