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Wolklin Family History

Wolklin 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: Wollin, Collin, Follin, Wolin, Wollan, Cocklin, Wollen, Rocklin

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Where is the Wolklin family from?

You can see how Wolklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolklin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wolklin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolklin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wolklin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolklin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Wolklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolklin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wolklin. 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 33 military records available for the last name Wolklin. For the veterans among your Wolklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolklin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Wolklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wolklin in 1963 was 77, and 84 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolklin 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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