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Wolner Family History

Wolner Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Wollner.

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


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Where is the Wolner family from?

You can see how Wolner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Wolner families living in Essex. This was about 56% of all the recorded Wolner's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Wolner families in 1891.
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What did your Wolner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wolner. 100% of Wolner 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Wolner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolner 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Wolner. 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 175 military records available for the last name Wolner. For the veterans among your Wolner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wolner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wolner in 1966 was 59, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolner 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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