Origins of the Wolfe surname
About the Wolfes
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Interesting facts about Wolfe
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Wolfe surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
What are the most common Wolfe first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Wolfes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wolfes in 1921
Dressmaker
67
Laundress
46
Domestic Servant
45
Living On Own Means
37
House Servant
32
Common male occupations for Wolfes in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
223
Farm Hands
157
Tinsmiths
83
General Farmers
78
Carpenter
65
