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Wolfenberg Family History

Wolfenberg Name 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: Wollenberg, Hoffenberg, Wallenberg, Hollenberg, Wollenburg

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Where is the Wolfenberg family from?

You can see how Wolfenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolfenberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolfenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Wolfenberg families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolfenberg's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wolfenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolfenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wolfenberg ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wolfenberg ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Wolfenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolfenberg 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Wolfenberg. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wolfenberg. For the veterans among your Wolfenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolfenberg lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Wolfenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wolfenberg in 1974 was 86, and 89 in 1998.

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