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Wolffis Family History

Wolffis 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: Wolff, Wolffe, Wolf, Politis, Solis, Wolfram, Wolfer, Wolski, Coffin

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Where is the Wolffis family from?

You can see how Wolffis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolffis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wolffis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Wolffis families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wolffis's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wolffis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolffis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wolffis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wolffis. 25% of Wolffis men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Painter
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Wolffis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolffis 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Wolffis. 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 42 military records available for the last name Wolffis. For the veterans among your Wolffis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolffis lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Wolffis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wolffis in 1942 was 36, and 61 in 2004.

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