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Wolosek Family History

Wolosek 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, Polasek, Klosek, Woloszyk, Wolsey, Olsen, Close, Woomer

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Where is the Wolosek family from?

You can see how Wolosek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolosek family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wolosek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolosek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wolosek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolosek 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 Wolosek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wolosek. 60% of Wolosek 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
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Wolosek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Wolosek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolosek 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wolosek. 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 47 military records available for the last name Wolosek. For the veterans among your Wolosek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolosek lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wolosek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wolosek in 1961 was 60, and 35 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wolosek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolosek 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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