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Wolosen Family History

Wolosen 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: Olsen, Woolen, Wooten, Tolonen, Wollen, Dolsen, Wolfson, Woloszyn

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Where is the Wolosen family from?

You can see how Wolosen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolosen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wolosen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolosen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wolosen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolosen 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 Wolosen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Wolosen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolosen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wolosen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wolosen. For the veterans among your Wolosen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolosen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Wolosen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wolosen in 1959 was 72, and 60 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolosen 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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