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Woelfel Family History

Woelfel Surname Meaning

German (mainly Wölfel): from a pet form of the personal name Wolf or any of the compound names beginning with this element.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Woelfel family from?

You can see how Woelfel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woelfel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Woelfel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Woelfel families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Woelfel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Woelfel families in 1891.
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What did your Woelfel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woelfel. 24% of Woelfel men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Woelfel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woelfel were Bookkeeper and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Helper
    5%
  • Bookkeeper
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Farm Helper
    9%
  • Stenographer
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Woelfel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woelfel 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 782 immigration records available for the last name Woelfel. 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 Woelfel. For the veterans among your Woelfel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woelfel lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Woelfel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Woelfel in 1947 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woelfel 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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