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Wolske Family History

Wolske Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Polish Wolski.

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


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Where is the Wolske family from?

You can see how Wolske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolske family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wolske family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolske's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wolske families in 1891.
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What did your Wolske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wolske. 50% of Wolske 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Machinist
    6%

What Wolske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wolske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolske 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Wolske. 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 256 military records available for the last name Wolske. For the veterans among your Wolske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolske lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wolske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wolske in 1951 was 44, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wolske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolske 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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