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Wilferth Family History

Wilferth 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, Wilbert, Willert, Willwerth, Wolfert, Wolfarth, Hilferty

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Where is the Wilferth family from?

You can see how Wilferth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilferth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilferth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Wilferth families living in Missouri. This was about 44% of all the recorded Wilferth's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wilferth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilferth 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 Wilferth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilferth. 34% of Wilferth men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farming
    23%
  • Foreman
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%

What Wilferth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 506 census records available for the last name Wilferth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilferth 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Wilferth. 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 191 military records available for the last name Wilferth. For the veterans among your Wilferth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilferth lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wilferth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wilferth in 1958 was 61, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilferth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilferth 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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