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Wolwark Family History

Wolwark 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: Wolak, Wollard, Clark, Dollar, Pollard, Howard, Solar, Dolak, Coward

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Where is the Wolwark family from?

You can see how Wolwark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolwark family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wolwark family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolwark's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wolwark families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolwark surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Wolwark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolwark 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 Wolwark. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wolwark. For the veterans among your Wolwark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolwark lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1982, in the United States, Wolwark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wolwark in 1968 was 42, and 82 in 1982.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolwark 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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