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Wolks Family History

Wolks 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: Wolk, Wilks, Wolke, Works, Folks, Wolf, Toles, Wold, Solis, Volk

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Where is the Wolks family from?

You can see how Wolks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolks family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wolks family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolks's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wolks families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolks 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 122 census records available for the last name Wolks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolks 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Wolks. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wolks. For the veterans among your Wolks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolks lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Wolks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wolks in 1981 was 76, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolks 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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