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Wuelfing Family History

Wuelfing 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: Welling, Fuelling, Welding, Stelling, Helling, Wilding, Helsing

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Where is the Wuelfing family from?

You can see how Wuelfing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wuelfing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wuelfing families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Wuelfing families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wuelfing's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wuelfing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wuelfing 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 Wuelfing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wuelfing. 67% of Wuelfing men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Machinist
    34%

What Wuelfing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Wuelfing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuelfing 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Wuelfing. 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 98 military records available for the last name Wuelfing. For the veterans among your Wuelfing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuelfing lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wuelfing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wuelfing in 1962 was 77, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wuelfing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wuelfing 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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