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Wipfler Family History

Wipfler 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: Kipfer, Winkler, Eifler, Weppler, Wieler, Willer, Wappler, Wissler

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Where is the Wipfler family from?

You can see how Wipfler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wipfler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wipfler families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Wipfler families living in Missouri. This was about 44% of all the recorded Wipfler's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wipfler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wipfler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wipfler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wipfler. 43% of Wipfler men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Operator
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

What Wipfler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 818 census records available for the last name Wipfler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wipfler 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Wipfler. 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 299 military records available for the last name Wipfler. For the veterans among your Wipfler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wipfler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Wipfler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wipfler in 1962 was 71, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wipfler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wipfler 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.

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