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Dewolfe Family History

Dewolfe 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: De Wolfe, De Wolf, Wolfe, Wolf, Deville, Dole, De Wilde, Wolfer

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Where is the Dewolfe family from?

You can see how Dewolfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewolfe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dewolfe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dewolfe family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dewolfe's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Dewolfe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewolfe 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 Dewolfe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dewolfe. 23% of Dewolfe men worked as a Salesman and 29% of Dewolfe women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dewolfe were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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
    23%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Dewolfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewolfe 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dewolfe. 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 887 military records available for the last name Dewolfe. For the veterans among your Dewolfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewolfe lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Dewolfe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dewolfe in 1950 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewolfe 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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