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Wolgast Family History

Wolgast Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of the places so named in Brandenburg and Pomerania.

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


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Where is the Wolgast family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolgast. 30% of Wolgast men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Wolgast women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolgast were Mechanic and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Seamstress
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wolgast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolgast 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wolgast. 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 992 military records available for the last name Wolgast. For the veterans among your Wolgast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolgast lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wolgast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wolgast in 1961 was 50, and 85 in 2004.

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