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Wolferz Family History

Wolferz 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, Woller, Wilfert, Wolpert, Wolford, Wolber, Wolbert

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Where is the Wolferz family from?

You can see how Wolferz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolferz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolferz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wolferz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolferz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wolferz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolferz 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 Wolferz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolferz. 100% of Wolferz men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Wolferz women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Wolferz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Wolferz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolferz 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Wolferz. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wolferz. For the veterans among your Wolferz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolferz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Wolferz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wolferz in 1966 was 39, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wolferz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolferz 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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