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Wolfrum Family History

Wolfrum Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wolfram.

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


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Where is the Wolfrum family from?

You can see how Wolfrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolfrum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolfrum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Wolfrum families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolfrum's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wolfrum families in 1911.
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What did your Wolfrum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolfrum. 33% of Wolfrum men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Wolfrum women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolfrum were Farm Laborer and Clerk.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Accountant
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wolfrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolfrum 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Wolfrum. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Wolfrum. For the veterans among your Wolfrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolfrum lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wolfrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wolfrum in 1955 was 53, and 68 in 2004.

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