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Wilfand Family History

Wilfand 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: Wiland, Wieland, Wilford, Willard, Gelfand, Piland, Gilland, Miland

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Where is the Wilfand family from?

You can see how Wilfand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilfand family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wilfand families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wilfand's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wilfand families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilfand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilfand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilfand. 100% of Wilfand men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Wilfand women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Wilfand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Wilfand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilfand 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 Wilfand. 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 23 military records available for the last name Wilfand. For the veterans among your Wilfand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilfand lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wilfand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wilfand in 1967 was 57, and 50 in 2003.

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