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Wolos Family History

Wolos 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: Wolf, Roos, Boros, Toles, Wold, Solis, Milos, Delos, Woods, Wool

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Where is the Wolos family from?

You can see how Wolos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wolos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Wolos families living in New York. This was about 17% of all the recorded Wolos's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wolos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolos 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 Wolos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolos. 47% of Wolos men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wolos women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolos were Butcher and Presser.

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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%
  • Bartender
    14%
  • Finisher
    14%
  • Butcher
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Presser
    50%

What Wolos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 601 census records available for the last name Wolos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolos 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Wolos. 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 136 military records available for the last name Wolos. For the veterans among your Wolos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wolos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wolos in 1963 was 68, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolos 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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