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Wolanski Family History

Wolanski Surname Meaning

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

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


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Where is the Wolanski family from?

You can see how Wolanski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolanski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Wolanski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wolanski family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolanski's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Wolanski families in 1891.
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What did your Wolanski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolanski. 65% of Wolanski men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Wolanski women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolanski were Farmer and New Worker.

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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
    65%
  • Shipping Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    31%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wolanski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolanski 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 964 immigration records available for the last name Wolanski. 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 526 military records available for the last name Wolanski. For the veterans among your Wolanski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolanski lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wolanski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wolanski in 1960 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolanski 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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