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Wolbers Family History

Wolbers Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Wolber.

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


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You can see how Wolbers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolbers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolbers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Wolbers families living in Iowa. This was about 54% of all the recorded Wolbers's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wolbers families in 1880.
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What did your Wolbers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wolbers. 34% of Wolbers men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 729 census records available for the last name Wolbers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolbers 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Wolbers. 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 119 military records available for the last name Wolbers. For the veterans among your Wolbers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolbers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wolbers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wolbers in 1963 was 78, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolbers 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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