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Wolfal Family History

Wolfal 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: Wolfel, Wolf, Wolfram, Wolfer, Coufal, Wollan, Wolak, Wolan, Woelfel

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Where is the Wolfal family from?

You can see how Wolfal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolfal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolfal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wolfal families living in Ohio. This was about 89% of all the recorded Wolfal's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wolfal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolfal 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 Wolfal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wolfal. 100% of Wolfal 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 Wolfal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Wolfal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolfal 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wolfal. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wolfal. For the veterans among your Wolfal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolfal lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Wolfal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wolfal in 1965 was 67, and 68 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolfal 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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