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Wolenik Family History

Wolenik 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: Olenik, Olejnik, Wolek, Wolanin, Olenick, Nolen, Wenk, Gornik, Koenig

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolenik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Wolenik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolenik 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wolenik. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wolenik. For the veterans among your Wolenik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolenik lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1981, in the United States, Wolenik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wolenik in 1972 was 75, and 88 in 1981.

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