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Wolfendon Family History

Wolfendon 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: Wolfenden, Glendon, Wolverton, Wolfington, Wolfson, Wilkenson

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Where is the Wolfendon family from?

You can see how Wolfendon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolfendon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolfendon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Wolfendon families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolfendon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Wolfendon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolfendon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wolfendon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wolfendon. 75% of Wolfendon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Shirt Machinist
    25%

What Wolfendon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Wolfendon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolfendon 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Wolfendon. 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 47 military records available for the last name Wolfendon. For the veterans among your Wolfendon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolfendon lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Wolfendon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wolfendon in 1979 was 60, and 75 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wolfendon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolfendon 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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