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Willfert Family History

Willfert Surname 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: Wilfert, Willert, Willaert, Willner, Wilbert, Willer, Willwerth

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Where is the Willfert family from?

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

There are 18 census records available for the last name Willfert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willfert 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Willfert. 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 10 military records available for the last name Willfert. For the veterans among your Willfert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willfert lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willfert ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willfert

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