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Wolfgram Name Meaning

German: variant of Wolfram .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wolfram, Wolfrom, Wolfrum, Pilgram, Wolfarth, Wilharm, Wolpert

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Where is the Wolfgram family from?

You can see how Wolfgram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolfgram family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolfgram families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 97 Wolfgram families living in Wisconsin. This was about 77% of all the recorded Wolfgram's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wolfgram families in 1880.
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What did your Wolfgram ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolfgram. 31% of Wolfgram men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Wolfgram women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolfgram were Salesman and Saleslady. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Saleslady
    11%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Wolfgram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolfgram 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 477 immigration records available for the last name Wolfgram. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Wolfgram. For the veterans among your Wolfgram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolfgram lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Wolfgram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wolfgram in 1950 was 63, and 84 in 2004.

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