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Wolgemuth Family History

Wolgemuth Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wohlgemuth and in North America (also) an altered form of this. The surname Wolgemuth is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Wolgemuth family from?

You can see how Wolgemuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolgemuth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolgemuth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wolgemuth family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolgemuth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wolgemuth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolgemuth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wolgemuth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolgemuth. 24% of Wolgemuth men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wolgemuth women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolgemuth were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    24%
  • Farm Operator
    16%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

What Wolgemuth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wolgemuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolgemuth 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Wolgemuth. 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 162 military records available for the last name Wolgemuth. For the veterans among your Wolgemuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolgemuth lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Wolgemuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wolgemuth in 1942 was 65, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolgemuth 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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