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Wolbert Family History

Wolbert Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wolf ‘wolf’ or walt ‘power might’ + berht ‘bright’.

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


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Where is the Wolbert family from?

You can see how Wolbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolbert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wolbert family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolbert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wolbert families in 1891.
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What did your Wolbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolbert. 21% of Wolbert men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Wolbert women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolbert were Assembler and Waitress.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Assembler
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Waitress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Wolbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolbert 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Wolbert. 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 Wolbert. For the veterans among your Wolbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolbert lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Wolbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wolbert in 1945 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolbert 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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