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Wolsiffer Family History

Wolsiffer 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: Wolfer, Woliver, Wolfinger, Pulsifer, Holsinger, Bolsinger, Wolffe

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Where is the Wolsiffer family from?

You can see how Wolsiffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolsiffer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolsiffer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Wolsiffer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Wolsiffer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wolsiffer families in 1880.
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What did your Wolsiffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolsiffer. 50% of Wolsiffer men worked as a Truck Driver and 34% of Wolsiffer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolsiffer were Foreman and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Foreman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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What Wolsiffer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Wolsiffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolsiffer 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Wolsiffer. 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 113 military records available for the last name Wolsiffer. For the veterans among your Wolsiffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolsiffer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Wolsiffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wolsiffer in 1963 was 94, and 92 in 2001.

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