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Wolok Family History

Wolok 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: Wolek, Wolak, Wolk, Wolf, Hook, Rook, Cook, Wold, Volk, Wilk

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Where is the Wolok family from?

You can see how Wolok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolok family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wolok families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wolok family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolok's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wolok families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolok 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 Wolok ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

What Wolok family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Wolok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolok 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Wolok. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wolok. For the veterans among your Wolok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolok lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Wolok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wolok in 1968 was 59, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolok 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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