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Woleben Family History

Woleben Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Leben, Holben, Wollen, Wolber, Wolever, Wolven, Wolden, Olesen

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Where is the Woleben family from?

You can see how Woleben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woleben family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Woleben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Woleben families living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Woleben's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Woleben families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woleben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Woleben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woleben. 43% of Woleben men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Machine Operator
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Woleben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Woleben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woleben 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Woleben. 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 108 military records available for the last name Woleben. For the veterans among your Woleben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woleben lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Woleben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Woleben in 1954 was 62, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woleben 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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