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Wolberton Family History

Wolberton Surname 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: Wolverton, Wolbert, Roberton, Woolverton, Alderton, Wollaston, Worton

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Where is the Wolberton family from?

You can see how Wolberton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolberton family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolberton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wolberton family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolberton's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wolberton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolberton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Wolberton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolberton 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 immigration records available for the last name Wolberton. 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 24 military records available for the last name Wolberton. For the veterans among your Wolberton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolberton lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1993, in the United States, Wolberton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wolberton in 1983 was 63, and 83 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolberton 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.

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