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Wolni Family History

Wolni 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: Wolny, Wolf, Wold, Wali, Won, Wolski, Walli, Soni, Soli, Wolin

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Where is the Wolni family from?

You can see how Wolni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolni family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wolni family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolni's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wolni families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolni surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wolni ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wolni ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Wolni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolni 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wolni. 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 16 military records available for the last name Wolni. For the veterans among your Wolni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolni lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Wolni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wolni in 1984 was 63, and 51 in 1999.

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