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Wolfman Family History

Wolfman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Wolf.

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


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Where is the Wolfman family from?

You can see how Wolfman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolfman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolfman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Wolfman families living in Manitoba. This was about 86% of all the recorded Wolfman's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Wolfman families in 1911.
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What did your Wolfman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolfman. 16% of Wolfman men worked as a Salesman and 19% of Wolfman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolfman were Proprietor and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Saleslady
    13%

What Wolfman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wolfman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolfman 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 932 immigration records available for the last name Wolfman. 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 371 military records available for the last name Wolfman. For the veterans among your Wolfman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolfman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wolfman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wolfman in 1959 was 62, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolfman 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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