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Woelky Family History

Woelky 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: Woelke, Woelk, Worley, Oelke, Welby, Wolny, Wolsky, Welke, Toelke

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Where is the Woelky family from?

You can see how Woelky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woelky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woelky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Woelky families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Woelky's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Woelky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woelky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woelky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Woelky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woelky 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Woelky. 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 26 military records available for the last name Woelky. For the veterans among your Woelky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woelky lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Woelky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Woelky in 1970 was 89, and 86 in 2001.

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