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Wolsfelt Family History

Wolsfelt 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, Wolfel, Wolfer, Hosfeld, Wilfert, Wolpert, Weisfeld

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Where is the Wolsfelt family from?

You can see how Wolsfelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolsfelt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Wolsfelt families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolsfelt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wolsfelt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolsfelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wolsfelt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Wolsfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolsfelt 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wolsfelt. 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 31 military records available for the last name Wolsfelt. For the veterans among your Wolsfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolsfelt lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Wolsfelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wolsfelt in 1974 was 51, and 93 in 1998.

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