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Wolfsmith Family History

Wolfsmith 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: Goldsmith, Monasmith, Wolgemuth, Wolfarth, Smith, Wolski, Shoesmith

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Where is the Wolfsmith family from?

You can see how Wolfsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolfsmith family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolfsmith families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wolfsmith family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolfsmith's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wolfsmith families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolfsmith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wolfsmith ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Wolfsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolfsmith 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wolfsmith. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wolfsmith. For the veterans among your Wolfsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolfsmith lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1996, in the United States, Wolfsmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wolfsmith in 1960 was 54, and 77 in 1996.

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