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Wolbrink Family History

Wolbrink 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: Dobrin, Holbrook, Brink, Goldring, Wolin, Olbrich, Burbrink, Woodring

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Where is the Wolbrink family from?

You can see how Wolbrink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolbrink family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolbrink families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 37 Wolbrink families living in Missouri. This was about 52% of all the recorded Wolbrink's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wolbrink families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolbrink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wolbrink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wolbrink. 40% of Wolbrink men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Funeral Director
    20%
  • Merchant
    20%
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What Wolbrink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Wolbrink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolbrink 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Wolbrink. 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 69 military records available for the last name Wolbrink. For the veterans among your Wolbrink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolbrink lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wolbrink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wolbrink in 1962 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

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