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Wolbeck Name Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named near Münster Westphalia.

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


Similar surnames: Kolbeck, Colbeck, Holbeck, Walbeck, Bobeck, Dilbeck, Osbeck, Goldbeck

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Where is the Wolbeck family from?

You can see how Wolbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolbeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Wolbeck families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolbeck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wolbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wolbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wolbeck. 43% of Wolbeck men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
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Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Wolbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolbeck 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Wolbeck. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 76 military records available for the last name Wolbeck. For the veterans among your Wolbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolbeck lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Wolbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wolbeck in 1968 was 84, and 63 in 2003.

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