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Wolferman Family History

Wolferman 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: Wolterman, Wollerman, Opferman, Wilderman, Kolterman, Offerman

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Where is the Wolferman family from?

You can see how Wolferman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolferman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolferman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Wolferman families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Wolferman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wolferman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolferman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wolferman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolferman. 50% of Wolferman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wolferman women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Wolferman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 627 census records available for the last name Wolferman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolferman 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Wolferman. 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 77 military records available for the last name Wolferman. For the veterans among your Wolferman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolferman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Wolferman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wolferman in 1962 was 86, and 75 in 2002.

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