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Wolowicz Family History

Wolowicz Surname Meaning

Polish (Wołowicz): patronymic from the personal name Woł Wół (from wół ‘ox’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wolowicz family from?

You can see how Wolowicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolowicz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wolowicz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Wolowicz families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wolowicz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wolowicz families in 1920.
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What did your Wolowicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wolowicz. 34% of Wolowicz 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
    34%
  • Window Washer
    34%
  • Polisher
    34%

What Wolowicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Wolowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolowicz 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Wolowicz. 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 226 military records available for the last name Wolowicz. For the veterans among your Wolowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolowicz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wolowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wolowicz in 1959 was 66, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolowicz 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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