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Where is the De Wolfe family from?

You can see how De Wolfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The De Wolfe family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most De Wolfe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 De Wolfe families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded De Wolfe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of De Wolfe families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name De Wolfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, De Wolfe 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 642 immigration records available for the last name De Wolfe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name De Wolfe. For the veterans among your De Wolfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average De Wolfe lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, De Wolfe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for De Wolfe in 1973 was 83, and 79 in 2003.

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