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Wolny Family History

Wolny Surname Meaning

Polish: status name for a freedman one who had been released from the feudal obligations of serfdom from Polish wolny ‘free’.

It may also have been a nickname meaning ‘free’.

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


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Where is the Wolny family from?

You can see how Wolny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolny family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wolny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Wolny families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolny's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Wolny families in 1891.
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What did your Wolny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolny. 59% of Wolny men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wolny women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    59%
  • General Farmer
    18%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Cost Accountant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Wolny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolny 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Wolny. 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 935 military records available for the last name Wolny. For the veterans among your Wolny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolny lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wolny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wolny in 1963 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolny 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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