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Wolfendale Family History

Wolfendale Surname Meaning

variant of Wolfenden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wolfendale family from?

You can see how Wolfendale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolfendale family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolfendale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 214 Wolfendale families living in Lancashire. This was about 72% of all the recorded Wolfendale's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wolfendale families in 1891.
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What did your Wolfendale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wolfendale. 39% of Wolfendale men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Wolfendale women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolfendale were Incapacitated and Clerk.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    39%
  • Automobile Engineer
    16%
  • Shop Assistant
    16%
  • Incapacitated
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Incapacitated
    9%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Clerk
    3%

What Wolfendale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wolfendale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolfendale 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Wolfendale. 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 319 military records available for the last name Wolfendale. For the veterans among your Wolfendale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolfendale lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wolfendale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wolfendale in 1954 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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