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Wolk Name Meaning

German (also Wölk): from a Low German short form of Walter. Germanized spelling of Slovenian or Czech Volk.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Volk, Wolf, Polk, Woelk, Wowk, Woll, Rock, Walk, Folk, Wolz

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Wolk Ethnicity Estimate

What are the common regions with the Wolk name?

These results combine data from everyone in the AncestryDNA® database with the last name Wolk. The Ancestry® ethnicity regions shown are top five most common on average for these people.

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  • England & Wales

    25%

  • European Jewish

    24%

  • Germanic Europe

    14%

  • Eastern Europe & Russia

    11%

  • Ireland & Scotland

    10%

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Wolk Family Origin

Where is the Wolk family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Wolk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolk families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Wolk families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wolk's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wolk families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Wolk Family Occupations

    What did your Wolk ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Laborer and Blacksmith were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Wolk. A less common occupation for the Wolk family was Day Laborer. The most common Wolk occupation in the USA was Farmer. 25% of Wolk's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      25%

    • Laborer

      25%

    • Blacksmith

      6%

    • Day Laborer

      6%

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

    Wolk Historical Records

    What Wolk family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Wolk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolk census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Wolk. 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 Card

    There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Wolk. For the veterans among your Wolk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Wolk Life Expectancy

    What is the average Wolk lifespan?

    Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wolk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wolk in 1956 was 31, and 73 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wolk

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolk ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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