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Woelfe Family History

Woelfe 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: Woelfel, Woulfe, Woelke, Wolfe, Woelfle, Wolf, Wolfer, Oelke, Welle

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Where is the Woelfe family from?

You can see how Woelfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woelfe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woelfe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Woelfe families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Woelfe's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Woelfe families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Woelfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woelfe 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Woelfe. 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 12 military records available for the last name Woelfe. For the veterans among your Woelfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woelfe lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Woelfe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Woelfe in 1988 was 83, and 88 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woelfe 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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