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Wolken Family History

Wolken Surname Meaning

German (Wölken): patronymic from Wolk

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


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Where is the Wolken family from?

You can see how Wolken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Wolken families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wolken's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wolken families in 1891.
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What did your Wolken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wolken. 100% of Wolken women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wolken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolken 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Wolken. 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 Wolken. For the veterans among your Wolken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolken lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Wolken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wolken in 1947 was 66, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolken 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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