History of your Surname
Get access to Wolfslayer family records.Start a free trial

Wolfslayer Family History

Wolfslayer 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: Wolfmeyer, Woller, Wolfer, Wollschlager, Wollner, Wolfanger, Wolaver

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Wolfslayer family from?

You can see how Wolfslayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolfslayer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolfslayer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wolfslayer families living in Michigan. This was about 59% of all the recorded Wolfslayer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wolfslayer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolfslayer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wolfslayer ancestors do for a living?

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

What Wolfslayer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Wolfslayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolfslayer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Wolfslayer

Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Wolfslayer. 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.

View all Wolfslayer immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Wolfslayer. For the veterans among your Wolfslayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Wolfslayer military records

You've only scratched the surface of Wolfslayer family history

Discover More

What is the average Wolfslayer lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Wolfslayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wolfslayer in 1976 was 42, and 100 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wolfslayer

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wolfslayer family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Wolfslayer last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial