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Wolin Family History

Wolin Surname Meaning

Jewish (American): shortened form of Wolinski or Wolinsky. Swedish: variant of Wollin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wolin family from?

You can see how Wolin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wolin family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolin's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Wolin families in 1891.
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What did your Wolin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolin. 20% of Wolin men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Wolin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolin were Pharmacist and Housewife.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Pharmacist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wolin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolin 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 805 immigration records available for the last name Wolin. 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 445 military records available for the last name Wolin. For the veterans among your Wolin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wolin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wolin in 1958 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolin 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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