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Wolfert Name Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Wolfhart composed of the elements wolf ‘wolf’ + hard ‘brave hardy strong’.

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


Similar surnames: Wolfer, Wilfert, Wolbert, Wolpert, Willert, Wohlert, Volkert, Wolber

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Where is the Wolfert family from?

You can see how Wolfert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolfert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolfert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Wolfert family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolfert's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wolfert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolfert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wolfert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolfert. 12% of Wolfert men worked as a Salesman and 15% of Wolfert women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolfert were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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

  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wolfert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolfert 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wolfert. 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 906 military records available for the last name Wolfert. For the veterans among your Wolfert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolfert lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wolfert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wolfert in 1953 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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