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Wolfarth Name Meaning

German: variant of Wohlfarth .

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


Similar surnames: Wohlfarth, Hoffarth, Walrath, Goforth, Wolfrom, Wolfrum, Wolpert

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Where is the Wolfarth family from?

You can see how Wolfarth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolfarth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolfarth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Wolfarth families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Wolfarth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wolfarth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolfarth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wolfarth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wolfarth. 100% of Wolfarth 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%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wolfarth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolfarth 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Wolfarth. 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 640 military records available for the last name Wolfarth. For the veterans among your Wolfarth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolfarth lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wolfarth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wolfarth in 1958 was 65, and 76 in 2004.

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