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Wollett Name Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Wulf(i)et usually representing the Old English male name Wulfgēat (from wulf ‘wolf’ + the tribal name Gēat occasionally perhaps the female name Wulfgȳth where gȳth is a form of gūth ‘war’). Americanized form of German Wollert .

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


Similar surnames: Tollett, Wallett, Woller, Wolpert, Follett, Wollert, Wolfert, Wollet

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Where is the Wollett family from?

You can see how Wollett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wollett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wollett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Wollett family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wollett's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Wollett families in 1840.
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What did your Wollett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wollett. 27% of Wollett men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wollett women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wollett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wollett 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Wollett. 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 540 military records available for the last name Wollett. For the veterans among your Wollett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wollett lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wollett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wollett in 1956 was 63, and 46 in 2004.

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