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Wiffall Family History

Wiffall 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: Wigfall, Wignall, Wiswall, Wall, Will, Fall, Tindall, Wivell, Tiffany

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Where is the Wiffall family from?

You can see how Wiffall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiffall family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wiffall families living in South Carolina. This was about 86% of all the recorded Wiffall's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Wiffall families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Wiffall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiffall 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wiffall. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wiffall. For the veterans among your Wiffall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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