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Wolbach Family History

Wolbach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called with bach ‘stream’ as the last element

possibly an altered form of Walbach

Alsace (France) or Walbach

Baden-Württemberg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wolbach family from?

You can see how Wolbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Wolbach families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 68% of all the recorded Wolbach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wolbach families in 1880.
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What did your Wolbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wolbach. 31% of Wolbach 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
    31%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Broker
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wolbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolbach 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Wolbach. 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 487 military records available for the last name Wolbach. For the veterans among your Wolbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolbach lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wolbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wolbach in 1962 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolbach 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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