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Wolle Family History

Wolle Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for worker or dealer in wool from Middle High German wolle ‘wool’. Norwegian: variant of Volle.

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


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Where is the Wolle family from?

You can see how Wolle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Wolle families living in Sussex. This was about 37% of all the recorded Wolle's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Wolle families in 1891.
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What did your Wolle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wolle. 100% of Wolle 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wolle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolle 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 605 immigration records available for the last name Wolle. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Wolle. For the veterans among your Wolle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wolle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wolle in 1962 was 56, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wolle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolle 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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