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Wolfertz Family History

Wolfertz 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: Wolfert, Wolfer, Wilfert, Wolpert, Wolbert, Wollert, Woertz, Wolfarth

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Where is the Wolfertz family from?

You can see how Wolfertz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolfertz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolfertz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Wolfertz families living in Michigan. This was about 73% of all the recorded Wolfertz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wolfertz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolfertz 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 Wolfertz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolfertz. 100% of Wolfertz men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Wolfertz women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Salelady
    40%

What Wolfertz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Wolfertz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolfertz 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Wolfertz. 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 114 military records available for the last name Wolfertz. For the veterans among your Wolfertz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolfertz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wolfertz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wolfertz in 1964 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wolfertz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolfertz 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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