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Wolkenhaar Family History

Wolkenhaar 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: Molenaar, Moldenhauer, Wollenhaupt, Wagenaar, Wassenaar, Mollenhauer

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Wolkenhaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolkenhaar 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wolkenhaar. 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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There are 16 military records available for the last name Wolkenhaar. For the veterans among your Wolkenhaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolkenhaar lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1990, in the United States, Wolkenhaar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wolkenhaar in 1974 was 79, and 85 in 1990.

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