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Wilfer Family History

Wilfer 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: Wolfer, Wilfert, Willer, Wilmer, Wilger, Wiler, Wilder, Wilber

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Where is the Wilfer family from?

You can see how Wilfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilfer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wilfer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Wilfer families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Wilfer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wilfer families in 1880.
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What did your Wilfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilfer. 50% of Wilfer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wilfer women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Welder
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 874 census records available for the last name Wilfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilfer 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Wilfer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 143 military records available for the last name Wilfer. For the veterans among your Wilfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilfer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wilfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wilfer in 1964 was 75, and 71 in 2004.

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