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Wofter Family History

Wofter 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: Woofter, Wolter, Porter, Winter, Oster, Otter, Bolter, Cotter, Koster

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Where is the Wofter family from?

You can see how Wofter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wofter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wofter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Wofter family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wofter's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Wofter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wofter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Wofter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wofter 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wofter. 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 31 military records available for the last name Wofter. For the veterans among your Wofter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wofter lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Wofter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wofter in 1983 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wofter 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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