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Wolsifer Family History

Wolsifer 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: Wolfer, Woliver, Pulsifer, Oliver, Hollier, Woller, Oliger, Tolliver

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Where is the Wolsifer family from?

You can see how Wolsifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolsifer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolsifer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Wolsifer families living in Indiana. This was about 68% of all the recorded Wolsifer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wolsifer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolsifer 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 Wolsifer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wolsifer. 100% of Wolsifer men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Wolsifer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Wolsifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolsifer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wolsifer. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wolsifer. For the veterans among your Wolsifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolsifer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Wolsifer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wolsifer in 1967 was 74, and 88 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolsifer 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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