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Wolpie Family History

Wolpie 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: Volpe, Waldie, Wolin, Goldie, Kolpin, Sollie, Wilkie, Wolle, Opie

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Where is the Wolpie family from?

You can see how Wolpie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolpie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wolpie families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Wolpie families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolpie's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Wolpie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolpie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Wolpie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolpie 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 Wolpie. 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 Wolpie. For the veterans among your Wolpie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolpie lifespan?

Average Wolpie life expectancy in 1968 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolpie 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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