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Wolper Family History

Wolper Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wolpert. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name from Volpa in Belarus.

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


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Where is the Wolper family from?

You can see how Wolper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolper family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wolper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Wolper family living in Banffshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wolper's in Scotland. Banffshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Wolper families in 1871.
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What did your Wolper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolper. 38% of Wolper men worked as a Salesman and 24% of Wolper women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolper were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wolper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolper 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 778 immigration records available for the last name Wolper. 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 359 military records available for the last name Wolper. For the veterans among your Wolper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolper lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wolper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wolper in 1956 was 53, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolper 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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