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Wolowski Family History

Wolowski 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: Borowski, Wolski, Wolinski, Osowski, Orlowski, Wilkowski, Kozlowski

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Where is the Wolowski family from?

You can see how Wolowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Wolowski families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolowski's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wolowski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wolowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wolowski. 34% of Wolowski men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Settop Man
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Wolowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolowski 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Wolowski. 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 62 military records available for the last name Wolowski. For the veterans among your Wolowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolowski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wolowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wolowski in 1967 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

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