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Wolfcale Family History

Wolfcale 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: Wolfram, Wolfgang, Wolle, Wolfe, Oncale, Wolfley, Wolfel, Woelfle

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Where is the Wolfcale family from?

You can see how Wolfcale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolfcale family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolfcale families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Wolfcale families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolfcale's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wolfcale families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolfcale 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 Wolfcale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wolfcale. 100% of Wolfcale 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%

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Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Wolfcale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolfcale 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wolfcale. 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 204 military records available for the last name Wolfcale. For the veterans among your Wolfcale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolfcale lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wolfcale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wolfcale in 1962 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolfcale 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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