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Woelk Family History

Woelk Surname Meaning

German (also Wölk) in part of Sorbian origin: see Wolk.

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


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Where is the Woelk family from?

You can see how Woelk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woelk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Woelk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Woelk families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Woelk's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Woelk families in 1891.
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What did your Woelk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woelk. 46% of Woelk men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Woelk women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woelk were Manager and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Woelk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Woelk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woelk 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Woelk. 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 313 military records available for the last name Woelk. For the veterans among your Woelk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woelk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Woelk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Woelk in 1963 was 77, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woelk 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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