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Wolerstein Family History

Wolerstein 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: Wallerstein, Oberstein, Koberstein, Doberstein, Holstein, Feuerstein

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Where is the Wolerstein family from?

You can see how Wolerstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolerstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolerstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wolerstein families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolerstein's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Wolerstein families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Wolerstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolerstein 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Wolerstein. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wolerstein. For the veterans among your Wolerstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolerstein lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Wolerstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wolerstein in 1973 was 68, and 84 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolerstein 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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