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Wolgamwood Family History

Wolgamwood 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: Wormwood, Wolgamott, Garwood, Hollywood, Gatwood, Watwood, Hogwood

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Where is the Wolgamwood family from?

You can see how Wolgamwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolgamwood family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Wolgamwood families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolgamwood's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wolgamwood families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Wolgamwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolgamwood 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wolgamwood. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wolgamwood. For the veterans among your Wolgamwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolgamwood lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolgamwood 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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