This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Wolfel family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Wolfel Family History

Wolfel Surname Meaning

German (Wölfel): from a pet form of Wolf.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Wolfel family from?

You can see how Wolfel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolfel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolfel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Wolfel families living in Ohio. This was about 31% of all the recorded Wolfel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wolfel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolfel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Wolfel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolfel. 28% of Wolfel men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Wolfel women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolfel were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

View Census Data for Wolfel | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Shirt Operator
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Private Secretary
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

What Wolfel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wolfel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolfel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Wolfel

Passenger Lists

There are 770 immigration records available for the last name Wolfel. 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.

View all Wolfel immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Wolfel. For the veterans among your Wolfel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Wolfel military records

You've only scratched the surface of Wolfel family history

Discover More

What is the average Wolfel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wolfel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wolfel in 1961 was 68, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wolfel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolfel 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wolfel family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial