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Dewolfe Family History

Dewolfe 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: De Wolfe, De Wolf, Wolfe, Wolf, Deville, Dole, De Wilde, Wolfer

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Where is the Dewolfe family from?

You can see how Dewolfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewolfe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dewolfe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 20 Dewolfe families living in New Brunswick. This was about 34% of all the recorded Dewolfe's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Dewolfe families in 1911.
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What did your Dewolfe ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dewolfe. 60% of Dewolfe men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Dewolfe women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dewolfe were Blacksmith and School Teacher. .

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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
    60%
  • Fisherman
    20%
  • Blacksmith
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • School Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Dewolfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewolfe 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dewolfe. 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 887 military records available for the last name Dewolfe. For the veterans among your Dewolfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewolfe lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Dewolfe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dewolfe in 1950 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

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