This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Wolfmeyer family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Wolfmeyer Family History

Wolfmeyer Surname Meaning

German: distinguishing name probably from the personal name Wolf ‘wolf’ + Meyer ‘tenant farmer’.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Wolfmeyer family from?

You can see how Wolfmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolfmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolfmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Wolfmeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 49% of all the recorded Wolfmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wolfmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolfmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Wolfmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolfmeyer. 32% of Wolfmeyer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wolfmeyer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolfmeyer were Partner and Housework.

View Census Data for Wolfmeyer | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Partner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Wolfmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 761 census records available for the last name Wolfmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolfmeyer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Wolfmeyer

Passenger Lists

There are 23 immigration records available for the last name Wolfmeyer. 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.

View all Wolfmeyer immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 99 military records available for the last name Wolfmeyer. For the veterans among your Wolfmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Wolfmeyer military records

You've only scratched the surface of Wolfmeyer family history

Discover More

What is the average Wolfmeyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wolfmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wolfmeyer in 1963 was 78, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wolfmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolfmeyer 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wolfmeyer family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial