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Wolnick Family History

Wolnick 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: Rolnick, Woznick, Winnick, Wozniak, Wernick, Kornick, Zelnick

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Where is the Wolnick family from?

You can see how Wolnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolnick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolnick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wolnick families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wolnick's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wolnick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolnick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wolnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Paper Maker and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolnick. 100% of Wolnick men worked as a Paper Maker and 100% of Wolnick women worked as a Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Paper Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Wolnick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Wolnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolnick 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Wolnick. 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 38 military records available for the last name Wolnick. For the veterans among your Wolnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolnick lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wolnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wolnick in 1965 was 72, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wolnick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolnick 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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