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Wolffert Family History

Wolffert 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: Wolfert, Wolfer, Wilfert, Wolpert, Wolbert, Hoffert, Wollert, Wolffe

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Where is the Wolffert family from?

You can see how Wolffert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolffert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wolffert families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolffert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wolffert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolffert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wolffert ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wolffert ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Wolffert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolffert 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Wolffert. 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 32 military records available for the last name Wolffert. For the veterans among your Wolffert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolffert lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Wolffert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wolffert in 1967 was 67, and 69 in 1993.

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