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Wolsker Family History

Wolsker 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: Wolske, Walker, Woller, Wolfer, Wolski, Polster, Kolker, Wolsky

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Where is the Wolsker family from?

You can see how Wolsker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolsker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wolsker families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Wolsker families living in Alberta. This was about 90% of all the recorded Wolsker's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wolsker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolsker 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 Wolsker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolsker. 100% of Wolsker men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Wolsker women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Wolsker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Wolsker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolsker 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 Wolsker. 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 71 military records available for the last name Wolsker. For the veterans among your Wolsker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolsker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Wolsker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wolsker in 1965 was 69, and 72 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wolsker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolsker 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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