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Wolfrom Family History

Wolfrom Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wolfram.

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


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Where is the Wolfrom family from?

You can see how Wolfrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolfrom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolfrom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Wolfrom families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Wolfrom's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wolfrom families in 1840.
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What did your Wolfrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolfrom. 19% of Wolfrom men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Wolfrom women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolfrom were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wolfrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolfrom 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Wolfrom. 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 922 military records available for the last name Wolfrom. For the veterans among your Wolfrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolfrom lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wolfrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wolfrom in 1960 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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