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Woelfl Family History

Woelfl Surname 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: Woelfel, Woelfle, Wolf, Well, Koelbl, Noell, Doell, Hoell, Woulfe

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Where is the Woelfl family from?

You can see how Woelfl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woelfl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Woelfl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Woelfl family living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Woelfl's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Woelfl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woelfl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Woelfl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woelfl. 100% of Woelfl men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Woelfl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Woelfl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woelfl 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Woelfl. 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 47 military records available for the last name Woelfl. For the veterans among your Woelfl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woelfl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Woelfl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Woelfl in 1962 was 83, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woelfl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woelfl 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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