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Wollin Family History

Wollin Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of various places so named for example in Brandenburg and an island in Pomerania (now Poland).

Swedish: ornamental or habitational name composed of an unexplained (placename) element + the adjectival suffix -in, a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’.

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


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Where is the Wollin family from?

You can see how Wollin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wollin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wollin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Wollin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Wollin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wollin families in 1891.
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What did your Wollin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wollin. 75% of Wollin 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
    75%
  • Domestic Servant
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wollin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wollin 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 838 immigration records available for the last name Wollin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wollin. For the veterans among your Wollin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wollin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wollin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wollin in 1956 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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