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Wollf Family History

Wollf 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: Wolf, Wolle, Woll, Wolff, Woolf, Wall, Toll, Will, Doll, Bolle

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Where is the Wollf family from?

You can see how Wollf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wollf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wollf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Wollf families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wollf's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Wollf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wollf 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 Wollf ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wollf. 100% of Wollf women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wollf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wollf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wollf 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wollf. 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 311 military records available for the last name Wollf. For the veterans among your Wollf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wollf lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Wollf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wollf in 1975 was 88, and 74 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wollf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wollf 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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