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Wolland Family History

Wolland Surname Meaning

see Woolland.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Wolland family from?

You can see how Wolland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 65 Wolland families living in Devon. This was about 31% of all the recorded Wolland's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Wolland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wolland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wolland. 82% of Wolland 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
    82%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    10%
  • Cook
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wolland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolland 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Wolland. 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 241 military records available for the last name Wolland. For the veterans among your Wolland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Wolland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wolland in 1963 was 69, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wolland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolland 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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