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Wolves Family History

Wolves 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: Wolven, Toles, Holmes, Wiles, Woller, Wolfer, Doles, Soltes, Oles

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Where is the Wolves family from?

You can see how Wolves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolves family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wolves families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Wolves families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wolves's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Wolves families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Wolves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolves 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wolves. 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 239 military records available for the last name Wolves. For the veterans among your Wolves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolves lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Wolves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wolves in 1970 was 68, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolves 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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