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Wolkenstein Family History

Wolkenstein 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: Falkenstein, Wallenstein, Goldenstein, Lowenstein, Gallenstein

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Where is the Wolkenstein family from?

You can see how Wolkenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolkenstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolkenstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Wolkenstein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolkenstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wolkenstein families in 1880.
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What did your Wolkenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Manager Mental Foods Factory and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wolkenstein. 100% of Wolkenstein men worked as a Manager Mental Foods Factory and 100% of Wolkenstein women worked as a Cook. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Manager Mental Foods Factory
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Wolkenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolkenstein 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Wolkenstein. 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 113 military records available for the last name Wolkenstein. For the veterans among your Wolkenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolkenstein lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Wolkenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wolkenstein in 1969 was 81, and 90 in 2000.

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