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Wulfsohn Family History

Wulfsohn 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: Wolfson, Rolfson, Bulson, Wilson, Rulison, Julson, Alfson, Willson

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Where is the Wulfsohn family from?

You can see how Wulfsohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wulfsohn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wulfsohn families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wulfsohn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wulfsohn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wulfsohn 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 71 census records available for the last name Wulfsohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wulfsohn 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Wulfsohn. 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 90 military records available for the last name Wulfsohn. For the veterans among your Wulfsohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wulfsohn lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Wulfsohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wulfsohn in 1971 was 75, and 94 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wulfsohn 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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