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Wolfhard Family History

Wolfhard 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: Wolford, Wollard, Orchard, Pollard, Walford, Wolfram, Wolfer, Welford

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Where is the Wolfhard family from?

You can see how Wolfhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolfhard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Wolfhard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wolfhard family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolfhard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wolfhard families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Wolfhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolfhard 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Wolfhard. 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 24 military records available for the last name Wolfhard. For the veterans among your Wolfhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolfhard lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2002, in the United States, Wolfhard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wolfhard in 1995 was 79, and 57 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolfhard 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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