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Wolfley Family History

Wolfley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Woelfle.

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


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Where is the Wolfley family from?

You can see how Wolfley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolfley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolfley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Wolfley families living in Ohio. This was about 79% of all the recorded Wolfley's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wolfley families in 1840.
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What did your Wolfley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolfley. 54% of Wolfley men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wolfley women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolfley were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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
    54%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Wolfley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wolfley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolfley 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Wolfley. 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 399 military records available for the last name Wolfley. For the veterans among your Wolfley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolfley lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wolfley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wolfley in 1954 was 49, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolfley 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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