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Wolfenberger Family History

Wolfenberger Surname Meaning

Altered form of Swiss German Wolfensberger. Compare Wolfenbarger.

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


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Where is the Wolfenberger family from?

You can see how Wolfenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolfenberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolfenberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Wolfenberger families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wolfenberger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wolfenberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolfenberger 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 Wolfenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolfenberger. 34% of Wolfenberger men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Wolfenberger women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolfenberger were Clerk 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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Wolfenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wolfenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolfenberger 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Wolfenberger. 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 306 military records available for the last name Wolfenberger. For the veterans among your Wolfenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolfenberger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wolfenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wolfenberger in 1963 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolfenberger 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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