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Wolfstein Family History

Wolfstein 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: Holstein, Goldstein, Waldstein, Hollstein, Wildstein, Millstein

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Where is the Wolfstein family from?

You can see how Wolfstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolfstein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolfstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Wolfstein families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolfstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wolfstein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolfstein 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 Wolfstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wolfstein. 50% of Wolfstein men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Baker
    50%

What Wolfstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Wolfstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolfstein 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Wolfstein. 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 271 military records available for the last name Wolfstein. For the veterans among your Wolfstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolfstein lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Wolfstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wolfstein in 1967 was 89, and 79 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wolfstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolfstein 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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