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Wrolen Family History

Wrolen 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: Woolen, Rolen, Wroten, Nolen, Broten, Dolen, Bolen, Roden, Stolen

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Where is the Wrolen family from?

You can see how Wrolen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrolen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wrolen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wrolen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wrolen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wrolen 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 41 census records available for the last name Wrolen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrolen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wrolen. 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 42 military records available for the last name Wrolen. For the veterans among your Wrolen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrolen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Wrolen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wrolen in 1968 was 85, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wrolen 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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