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Wolfring Family History

Wolfring Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Goldring, Wolfgang, Woodring, Wotring, Wolking, Woltering, Bolling

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Where is the Wolfring family from?

You can see how Wolfring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolfring family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wolfring families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolfring's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wolfring families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolfring surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Wolfring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolfring 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Wolfring. 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 124 military records available for the last name Wolfring. For the veterans among your Wolfring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolfring lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Wolfring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wolfring in 1986 was 80, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolfring 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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