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Wolsfeld Family History

Wolsfeld 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: Hosfeld, Weisfeld, Wolfel, Hossfeld, Woodfield, Wolfer, Kornfeld

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Where is the Wolsfeld family from?

You can see how Wolsfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolsfeld family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolsfeld families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Wolsfeld families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolsfeld's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Wolsfeld families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolsfeld 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 Wolsfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wolsfeld. 100% of Wolsfeld women worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wolsfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Wolsfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolsfeld 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Wolsfeld. 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 61 military records available for the last name Wolsfeld. For the veterans among your Wolsfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolsfeld lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Wolsfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wolsfeld in 1945 was 36, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolsfeld 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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