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Woelfle Family History

Woelfle Surname Meaning

German (mainly Wölfle): variant of Woelfel.

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


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Where is the Woelfle family from?

You can see how Woelfle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woelfle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Woelfle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 36 Woelfle families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Woelfle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Woelfle families in 1880.
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What did your Woelfle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woelfle. 23% of Woelfle men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Woelfle women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woelfle were Foreman and Stenographer.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Foreman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Typist
    30%
  • Stenographer
    30%

What Woelfle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Woelfle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woelfle 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 580 immigration records available for the last name Woelfle. 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 512 military records available for the last name Woelfle. For the veterans among your Woelfle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woelfle lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Woelfle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Woelfle in 1958 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

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