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Woloss Family History

Woloss 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: Woods, Bloss, Kloss, Loss, Gloss, Sloss, Ploss, Floss, Colosi, Closs

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Where is the Woloss family from?

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

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woloss. 100% of Woloss men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Woloss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Woloss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woloss 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Woloss. 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 18 military records available for the last name Woloss. For the veterans among your Woloss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woloss lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Woloss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Woloss in 1987 was 91, and 52 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woloss 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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