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Wolking Family History

Wolking Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Wolk.

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


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Where is the Wolking family from?

You can see how Wolking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolking family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wolking families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Wolking families living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wolking's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Wolking families in 1891.
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What did your Wolking ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolking. 39% of Wolking men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Wolking women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolking were Manager and Maid.

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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
    39%
  • Janitor
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Manager
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Wolking family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 997 census records available for the last name Wolking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolking 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Wolking. 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 164 military records available for the last name Wolking. For the veterans among your Wolking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolking lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Wolking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wolking in 1945 was 42, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolking 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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