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Woulfin Family History

Woulfin 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: Wolin, Poulin, Bouldin, Moulin, Woodfin, Wollin, Woulfe, Gouldin

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Where is the Woulfin family from?

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

What did your Woulfin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Woulfin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Woulfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woulfin 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Woulfin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Woulfin. For the veterans among your Woulfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woulfin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1988, in the United States, Woulfin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Woulfin in 1971 was 57, and 74 in 1988.

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