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Wolsh Family History

Wolsh 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: Welsh, Walsh, Wolf, Wold, Worth, Dolch, Rosh, Wolski, Welsch, Welch

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Where is the Wolsh family from?

You can see how Wolsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolsh family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wolsh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Wolsh families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolsh's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wolsh families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolsh 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 Wolsh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Candy Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wolsh. 100% of Wolsh women worked as a Candy Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Candy Worker
    100%

What Wolsh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 505 census records available for the last name Wolsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolsh 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Wolsh. 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 61 military records available for the last name Wolsh. For the veterans among your Wolsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolsh lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Wolsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wolsh in 1967 was 58, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolsh 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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