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Wolfahrt Family History

Wolfahrt 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: Wolfert, Wolfarth, Wolfer, Wilfert, Hoffart, Wolpert, Wolford

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Where is the Wolfahrt family from?

You can see how Wolfahrt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolfahrt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Wolfahrt families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolfahrt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wolfahrt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolfahrt 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 69 census records available for the last name Wolfahrt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolfahrt 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Wolfahrt. 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 142 military records available for the last name Wolfahrt. For the veterans among your Wolfahrt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolfahrt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Wolfahrt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wolfahrt in 1969 was 74, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolfahrt 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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