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Wilfing Family History

Wilfing 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: Wilding, Willing, Wilfong, Wilking, Billing, Welling, Pilling

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Where is the Wilfing family from?

You can see how Wilfing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilfing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilfing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wilfing families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Wilfing's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wilfing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilfing 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 Wilfing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilfing. 67% of Wilfing 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
    67%
  • Trimmer
    34%

What Wilfing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Wilfing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilfing 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Wilfing. 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 128 military records available for the last name Wilfing. For the veterans among your Wilfing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilfing lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Wilfing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wilfing in 1943 was 36, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilfing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilfing 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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