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Wolinski Family History

Wolinski Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Woliński): habitational name for someone from Wolina in Podkarpacie Voivodeship or Zwoleń (formerly also Woleń) town in Masovian Voivodeship.

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


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Where is the Wolinski family from?

You can see how Wolinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolinski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolinski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Wolinski families living in Manitoba. This was about 86% of all the recorded Wolinski's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Wolinski families in 1911.
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What did your Wolinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolinski. 36% of Wolinski men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Wolinski women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolinski were Farmer and Machine Operator.

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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
    36%
  • Moulder
    9%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    24%
  • Stitcher
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Machine Operator
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wolinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolinski 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 968 immigration records available for the last name Wolinski. 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 643 military records available for the last name Wolinski. For the veterans among your Wolinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolinski lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wolinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wolinski in 1956 was 41, and 73 in 2004.

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