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Wolpert Family History

Wolpert Surname Meaning

German: from the personal name Waldobert composed of the elements waltan ‘rule’ + bërht ‘bright’ ‘shining’.

Jewish (from Lithuania): assimilation to the German male personal name Wolpert perceived as a variant of the Jewish male name Wolf.

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


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You can see how Wolpert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolpert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolpert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Wolpert families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Wolpert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wolpert families in 1891.
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What did your Wolpert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wolpert. 100% of Wolpert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wolpert. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wolpert. For the veterans among your Wolpert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolpert lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wolpert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wolpert in 1954 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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