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Wulffen Family History

Wulffen 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: Whiffen, Wulff, Wolffe, Mullen, Offen, Gulden, Cullen, Bullen, Duffer

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Where is the Wulffen family from?

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

There are 115 census records available for the last name Wulffen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wulffen 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Wulffen. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Wulffen. For the veterans among your Wulffen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wulffen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Wulffen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wulffen in 1965 was 47, and 23 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wulffen 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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