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Wolgin Family History

Wolgin 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: Wolin, Wollin, Dolgin, Olgin, Colgin, Wiggin, Polin, Molin, Wogan

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Where is the Wolgin family from?

You can see how Wolgin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolgin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wolgin family living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Wolgin's in USA. California and 5 other states had the highest population of Wolgin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolgin 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 Wolgin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wolgin. 67% of Wolgin men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Student
    34%

What Wolgin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Wolgin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolgin 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Wolgin. 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 57 military records available for the last name Wolgin. For the veterans among your Wolgin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolgin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Wolgin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wolgin in 1966 was 74, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolgin 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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