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Wolfard Family History

Wolfard 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: Wolford, Wollard, Pollard, Walford, Wolfer, Welford, Bollard, Dollard

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Where is the Wolfard family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolfard. 38% of Wolfard men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wolfard women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolfard were Owner and House Keeper.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Owner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • House Keeper
    50%

What Wolfard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wolfard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolfard 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Wolfard. 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 218 military records available for the last name Wolfard. For the veterans among your Wolfard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolfard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wolfard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wolfard in 1962 was 60, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolfard 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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