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Wolpers Family History

Wolpers 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: Wolpert, Wolper, Wolters, Wolbers, Woller, Wolfer, Wonders, Wouters

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Where is the Wolpers family from?

You can see how Wolpers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolpers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wolpers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Wolpers family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolpers's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wolpers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolpers 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 Wolpers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolpers. 22% of Wolpers men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wolpers women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Wolpers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 980 census records available for the last name Wolpers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolpers 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Wolpers. 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 259 military records available for the last name Wolpers. For the veterans among your Wolpers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolpers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wolpers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wolpers in 1963 was 68, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolpers 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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