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Wolse Family History

Wolse 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: Folse, Wolle, Wolfe, Wolske, Wolke, Wolsey, Wolf, Halse, Rose, Mole

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Where is the Wolse family from?

You can see how Wolse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wolse families living in Iowa. This was about 63% of all the recorded Wolse's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wolse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Wolse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolse 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wolse. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wolse. For the veterans among your Wolse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolse lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolse 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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