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Wolfersdorf Family History

Wolfersdorf 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: Womelsdorf, Oberdorf, Overdorf, Beyersdorf, Wellendorf, Lauersdorf

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Where is the Wolfersdorf family from?

You can see how Wolfersdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolfersdorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Wolfersdorf families living in Connecticut. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wolfersdorf's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Wolfersdorf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolfersdorf 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 98 census records available for the last name Wolfersdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolfersdorf 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Wolfersdorf. 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 64 military records available for the last name Wolfersdorf. For the veterans among your Wolfersdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolfersdorf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wolfersdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wolfersdorf in 1963 was 80, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolfersdorf 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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