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Wolfanger Family History

Wolfanger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wolffanger ‘wolf catcher’ an occupational name for a trapper who caught wolves (see Wolf Fanger).

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


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Where is the Wolfanger family from?

You can see how Wolfanger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolfanger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolfanger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Wolfanger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolfanger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wolfanger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolfanger 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 Wolfanger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolfanger. 35% of Wolfanger men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Wolfanger women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolfanger were Farming and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Wolfanger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wolfanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolfanger 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Wolfanger. 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 230 military records available for the last name Wolfanger. For the veterans among your Wolfanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolfanger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wolfanger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wolfanger in 1958 was 54, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolfanger 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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