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Wolpaw Family History

Wolpaw 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: Wollan, Wolak, Wolan, Wolper, Wolman, Wolkow, Colaw, Wollam, Wolf

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Where is the Wolpaw family from?

You can see how Wolpaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolpaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wolpaw families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wolpaw's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wolpaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolpaw 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 Wolpaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attorney was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wolpaw. 60% of Wolpaw men worked as an Attorney.

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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

  • Attorney
    60%
  • Doctor
    40%

What Wolpaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Wolpaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolpaw 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Wolpaw. 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 25 military records available for the last name Wolpaw. For the veterans among your Wolpaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolpaw lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Wolpaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wolpaw in 1963 was 69, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wolpaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolpaw 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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