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Wolm Family History

Wolm 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: Wolf, Holm, Wold, Olm, Worm, Kolm, Wolk, Woll, Wilm, Wolz

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Where is the Wolm family from?

You can see how Wolm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolm family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Wolm family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolm's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wolm families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolm 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 152 census records available for the last name Wolm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolm 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Wolm. 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 56 military records available for the last name Wolm. For the veterans among your Wolm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolm lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1992, in the United States, Wolm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wolm in 1962 was 45, and 93 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolm 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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