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Wolhfert Family History

Wolhfert 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: Wolfert, Wolfer, Wilfert, Wolpert, Wohlert, Wolbert, Wollert, Woller

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Where is the Wolhfert family from?

You can see how Wolhfert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolhfert family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wolhfert family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolhfert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wolhfert families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Wolhfert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolhfert 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wolhfert. 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 35 military records available for the last name Wolhfert. For the veterans among your Wolhfert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolhfert lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Wolhfert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wolhfert in 1978 was 69, and 65 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolhfert 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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