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Wolnstein Family History

Wolnstein 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: Holstein, Goldstein, Waldstein, Weinstein, Hornstein, Ornstein

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What did your Wolnstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wolnstein. 100% of Wolnstein men worked as a Salesman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Wolnstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolnstein 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wolnstein. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Wolnstein. For the veterans among your Wolnstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolnstein lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Wolnstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wolnstein in 1973 was 75, and 83 in 2001.

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