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Woloski Family History

Woloski 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: Wolski, Koloski, Poleski, Wolinski, Wolsky, Ploski, Waleski, Molski

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Where is the Woloski family from?

You can see how Woloski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woloski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Woloski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Woloski families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Woloski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Woloski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woloski 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 Woloski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woloski. 100% of Woloski 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
    100%

What Woloski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Woloski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woloski 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Woloski. 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 70 military records available for the last name Woloski. For the veterans among your Woloski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woloski lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Woloski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Woloski in 1960 was 43, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woloski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woloski 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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