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Wolsefer Family History

Wolsefer 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: Wolfer, Wolever, Woller, Polster, Wisener, Holweger, Holster, Wollner

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Where is the Wolsefer family from?

You can see how Wolsefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolsefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolsefer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wolsefer families living in Kentucky. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wolsefer's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Wolsefer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Wolsefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolsefer 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wolsefer. 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 Wolsefer. For the veterans among your Wolsefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolsefer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Wolsefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wolsefer in 1971 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolsefer 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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