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Wolan Family History

Wolan Surname Meaning

Polish: derivative of a personal name such as Wolimir (see Wolak).

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


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Where is the Wolan family from?

You can see how Wolan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 31 Wolan families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Wolan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Wolan families in 1891.
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What did your Wolan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wolan. 100% of Wolan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wolan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolan 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 869 immigration records available for the last name Wolan. 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 696 military records available for the last name Wolan. For the veterans among your Wolan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolan lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wolan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wolan in 1954 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolan 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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