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Wolanin Family History

Wolanin Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Wola named with the personal name Wolan.

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


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Where is the Wolanin family from?

You can see how Wolanin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolanin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Wolanin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 23% of all the recorded Wolanin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wolanin families in 1920.
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What did your Wolanin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolanin. 53% of Wolanin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wolanin women worked as a Packer.

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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
    53%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Wolanin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 649 census records available for the last name Wolanin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolanin 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Wolanin. 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 299 military records available for the last name Wolanin. For the veterans among your Wolanin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolanin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wolanin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wolanin in 1962 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolanin 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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