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Wolaver Family History

Wolaver Surname Meaning

Variant of Woolever a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Wolaver family from?

You can see how Wolaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolaver family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolaver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Wolaver families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolaver's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wolaver families in 1891.
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What did your Wolaver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolaver. 32% of Wolaver men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Wolaver women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolaver were Salesman 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
    32%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Wolaver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wolaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolaver 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Wolaver. 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 375 military records available for the last name Wolaver. For the veterans among your Wolaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolaver lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wolaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wolaver in 1959 was 54, and 49 in 2004.

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