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Wulfert Family History

Wulfert 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: Wilfert, Wolfert, Wilbert, Wolfer, Hulbert, Wolpert, Fulfer, Ulferts

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Where is the Wulfert family from?

You can see how Wulfert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wulfert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wulfert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 31 Wulfert families living in Missouri. This was about 58% of all the recorded Wulfert's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wulfert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wulfert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wulfert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wulfert. 50% of Wulfert men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wulfert women worked as a Cook. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 900 census records available for the last name Wulfert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wulfert 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Wulfert. 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 595 military records available for the last name Wulfert. For the veterans among your Wulfert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wulfert lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Wulfert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wulfert in 1952 was 53, and 70 in 2004.

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