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Wollpert Family History

Wollpert 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: Wolpert, Wollert, Woller, Wollner, Wohlert, Wolbert, Willert, Wolfert

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Where is the Wollpert family from?

You can see how Wollpert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wollpert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wollpert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Wollpert families living in Michigan. This was about 62% of all the recorded Wollpert's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wollpert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wollpert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wollpert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wollpert. 34% of Wollpert men worked as a Butcher. .

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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

  • Butcher
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
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What Wollpert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Wollpert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wollpert 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Wollpert. 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 48 military records available for the last name Wollpert. For the veterans among your Wollpert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wollpert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wollpert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wollpert in 1963 was 79, and 92 in 2004.

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