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Woulf Family History

Woulf Name 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: Wolf, Woulfe, Wulf, Woolf, Mould, Rolf, Wold, Wool, Nolf, Houle

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Where is the Woulf family from?

You can see how Woulf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woulf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Woulf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 42 Woulf families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Woulf's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Woulf families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woulf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woulf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woulf. 60% of Woulf men worked as a Salesman. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Woulf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woulf 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Woulf. 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 101 military records available for the last name Woulf. For the veterans among your Woulf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woulf lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Woulf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Woulf in 1965 was 89, and 79 in 2004.

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