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Wolffer Family History

Wolffer 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, Wolffe, Woller, Offer, Coffer, Wollner, Wolber, Wolfert

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Where is the Wolffer family from?

You can see how Wolffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolffer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Wolffer families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolffer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wolffer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolffer 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 Wolffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Typist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wolffer. 100% of Wolffer women worked as a Typist.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Wolffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolffer 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Wolffer. 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 107 military records available for the last name Wolffer. For the veterans among your Wolffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolffer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Wolffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wolffer in 1960 was 56, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolffer 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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