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Wolfersheim Family History

Wolfersheim 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: Wickersheim, Palmersheim, Hillesheim, Wertheim, Borsheim, Wallerstein

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Where is the Wolfersheim family from?

You can see how Wolfersheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolfersheim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wolfersheim family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wolfersheim's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wolfersheim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolfersheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Wolfersheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Wolfersheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolfersheim 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wolfersheim. 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 43 military records available for the last name Wolfersheim. For the veterans among your Wolfersheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolfersheim lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Wolfersheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wolfersheim in 1966 was 78, and 75 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolfersheim 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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