Wolsiffer Family History

Wolsiffer Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Wolfer, Woliver, Wolfinger, Pulsifer, Holsinger, Bolsinger, Wolffe, Jolliffe, Oliver, Hollier

2,000 record(s) for Wolsiffer

990	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
113	Military Records
95	Immigration Records
433	Census and Voter Lists
714	Member Trees

Where is the Wolsiffer family from?

You can see how Wolsiffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolsiffer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolsiffer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Wolsiffer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Wolsiffer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wolsiffer families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolsiffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wolsiffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolsiffer. 50% of Wolsiffer men worked as a Truck driver and 34% of Wolsiffer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolsiffer were Foreman and Stenographer.

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

Truck driver

50%

Foreman

50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Teacher

34%

Housewife

34%

Stenographer

34%

What Wolsiffer family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 433 census records available for the last name Wolsiffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolsiffer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 95 immigration records available for the last name Wolsiffer. 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.

Military Records

There are 113 military records available for the last name Wolsiffer. For the veterans among your Wolsiffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Wolsiffer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Wolsiffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wolsiffer in 1963 was 94, and 92 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolsiffer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.