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Wolfes Family History

Wolfes Surname Meaning

variant of Wolfe with excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Wolfes family from?

You can see how Wolfes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolfes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolfes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wolfes families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Wolfes's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wolfes families in 1880.
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What did your Wolfes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wolfes. 20% of Wolfes 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
    20%
  • Auto Mechanic
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Musician
    20%

What Wolfes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Wolfes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolfes 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Wolfes. 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 60 military records available for the last name Wolfes. For the veterans among your Wolfes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolfes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Wolfes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wolfes in 1966 was 76, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolfes 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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