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Wolfender Family History

Wolfender 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: Wolfenden, Wolfanger, Olender, Wolfinger, Hollender, Bolender

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Where is the Wolfender family from?

You can see how Wolfender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolfender family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolfender families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wolfender family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolfender's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Wolfender families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolfender 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 Wolfender ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wolfender. 100% of Wolfender women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Wolfender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolfender 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Wolfender. 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 34 military records available for the last name Wolfender. For the veterans among your Wolfender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolfender lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1998, in the United States, Wolfender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wolfender in 1981 was 85, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolfender 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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