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Wholl Family History

Wholl 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: Holl, Tholl, Sholl, Woll, Whall, Wolf, Wall, Hill, Hall, Toll

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Wholl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wholl 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wholl. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wholl. For the veterans among your Wholl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wholl lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Wholl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wholl in 1974 was 52, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wholl 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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