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Wolfers Family History

Wolfers 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: Wolfer, Wolfert, Wolters, Wolbers, Woller, Wilfert, Wonders, Wolpert

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Where is the Wolfers family from?

You can see how Wolfers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolfers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolfers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Wolfers families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolfers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wolfers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolfers 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 Wolfers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wolfers. 78% of Wolfers 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
    78%
  • Wholesale Tailors Machinist
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wolfers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolfers 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 585 immigration records available for the last name Wolfers. 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 307 military records available for the last name Wolfers. For the veterans among your Wolfers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolfers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Wolfers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wolfers in 1964 was 71, and 94 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wolfers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolfers 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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