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Woelfle Name Meaning

German (mainly Wölfle): variant of Woelfel .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Woehrle, Toelle, Woelke, Wolle, Welle, Roelle, Wolfe, Holle, Rolle

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Where is the Woelfle family from?

You can see how Woelfle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woelfle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Woelfle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 66 Woelfle families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Woelfle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Woelfle families in 1911.
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What did your Woelfle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Woelfle. 45% of Woelfle 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 1921

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Shoemaker
    34%
  • Tool Maker
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Woelfle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woelfle 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 580 immigration records available for the last name Woelfle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 512 military records available for the last name Woelfle. For the veterans among your Woelfle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woelfle lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Woelfle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Woelfle in 1958 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

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