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Wolleman Family History

Wolleman 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: Wollman, Holleman, Wollerman, Coleman, Alleman, Wellman, Goleman

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Where is the Wolleman family from?

You can see how Wolleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolleman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wolleman families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wolleman's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Wolleman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Wolleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolleman 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Wolleman. 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 23 military records available for the last name Wolleman. For the veterans among your Wolleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolleman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Wolleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wolleman in 1970 was 92, and 88 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolleman 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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