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Wolferts Family History

Wolferts 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: Wolfert, Wolfer, Wilfert, Wolpert, Ulferts, Wolbert, Folkerts

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Where is the Wolferts family from?

You can see how Wolferts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolferts family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolferts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wolferts families living in New Jersey. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wolferts's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wolferts families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Wolferts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolferts 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Wolferts. 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 27 military records available for the last name Wolferts. For the veterans among your Wolferts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolferts lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Wolferts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wolferts in 1977 was 92, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolferts 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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