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Wolfington Family History

Wolfington Surname Meaning

Possibly English: of uncertain origin.

Although it has the appearance of a habitational name, no such place is known.

It may simply be a variant of Wolfenden.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wolfington family from?

You can see how Wolfington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolfington family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolfington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wolfington family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolfington's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Wolfington families in 1891.
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What did your Wolfington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolfington. 42% of Wolfington men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wolfington women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolfington were Manager and Private Secretary.

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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
    42%
  • Salesman
    26%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Private Secretary
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wolfington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolfington 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Wolfington. 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 472 military records available for the last name Wolfington. For the veterans among your Wolfington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolfington lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wolfington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wolfington in 1963 was 83, and 77 in 2004.

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