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Wolverine Family History

Wolverine 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: Woltering, Wolverton, Lovering, Wolven, Melerine, Severin, Catherine

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Where is the Wolverine family from?

You can see how Wolverine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolverine family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolverine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wolverine families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolverine's in USA. California had the highest population of Wolverine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolverine 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 356 census records available for the last name Wolverine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolverine 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wolverine. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wolverine. For the veterans among your Wolverine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolverine lifespan?

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