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Woelp Family History

Woelp 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: Welp, Woelk, Wolf, Wold, Noel, Delp, Welz, Wool, Wohl, Well

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Where is the Woelp family from?

You can see how Woelp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woelp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woelp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Woelp families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Woelp's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Woelp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woelp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Woelp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woelp 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Woelp. 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 2 military records available for the last name Woelp. For the veterans among your Woelp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woelp lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Woelp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Woelp in 1973 was 75, and 88 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woelp 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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