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Wulfson Family History

Wulfson 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: Wolfson, Rolfson, Bulson, Wilson, Rulison, Julson, Alfson, Willson

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Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Wulfson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wulfson 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Wulfson. 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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There are 34 military records available for the last name Wulfson. For the veterans among your Wulfson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wulfson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wulfson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wulfson in 1967 was 69, and 65 in 2003.

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