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Wolenski Family History

Wolenski Name 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: Wolinski, Wolanski, Olenski, Polanski, Poleski, Wolski, Smolenski

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Where is the Wolenski family from?

You can see how Wolenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolenski family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Wolenski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Wolenski families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Wolenski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wolenski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolenski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wolenski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolenski. 36% of Wolenski men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Wolenski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolenski were Machinist and Waitress. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Baker
    16%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    38%
  • Packer
    38%
  • Waitress
    25%
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Census Records

There are 659 census records available for the last name Wolenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolenski 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Wolenski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 145 military records available for the last name Wolenski. For the veterans among your Wolenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolenski lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Wolenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wolenski in 1960 was 53, and 83 in 2003.

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