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Wolfeman Family History

Wolfeman 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: Wolfman, Coleman, Goleman, Wollman, Boleman, Wileman, Wolman

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Where is the Wolfeman family from?

You can see how Wolfeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolfeman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolfeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wolfeman families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolfeman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wolfeman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolfeman 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 19 census records available for the last name Wolfeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolfeman 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wolfeman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wolfeman. For the veterans among your Wolfeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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