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Wolpin Family History

Wolpin 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: Wolin, Kolpin, Wollin, Polin, Coppin, Molin, Collin, Olin, Gilpin

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Where is the Wolpin family from?

You can see how Wolpin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolpin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wolpin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wolpin family living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolpin's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Wolpin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolpin 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 Wolpin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolpin. 67% of Wolpin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Wolpin women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    67%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Conductor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Wolpin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Wolpin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolpin 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Wolpin. 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 141 military records available for the last name Wolpin. For the veterans among your Wolpin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolpin lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Wolpin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wolpin in 1951 was 52, and 97 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wolpin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolpin 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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