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Wolffberg Family History

Wolffberg 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: Hoffberg, Wolberg, Holberg, Kolberg, Walberg, Wolfer, Solberg

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Where is the Wolffberg family from?

You can see how Wolffberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolffberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wolffberg families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolffberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wolffberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolffberg 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 59 census records available for the last name Wolffberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolffberg 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Wolffberg. 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 42 military records available for the last name Wolffberg. For the veterans among your Wolffberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolffberg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Wolffberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wolffberg in 1967 was 64, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolffberg 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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