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Wolsy Family History

Wolsy 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: Wolny, Wolsky, Wolsey, Wolf, Wold, Wilby, Polly, Coley, Worley, Holly

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Where is the Wolsy family from?

You can see how Wolsy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolsy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wolsy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Wolsy family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolsy's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Wolsy families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Wolsy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolsy 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wolsy. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wolsy. For the veterans among your Wolsy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolsy lifespan?

Average Wolsy life expectancy in 1968 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolsy 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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