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Wilpon Family History

Wilpon 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: Wilton, Wilson, Wilbon, Hilton, Dillon, Winton, Milton, Bilton

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Where is the Wilpon family from?

You can see how Wilpon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilpon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wilpon families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilpon's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wilpon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilpon 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 Wilpon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Floor Girl was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilpon. 100% of Wilpon women worked as a Floor Girl.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Floor Girl
    100%

What Wilpon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Wilpon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilpon 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Wilpon. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wilpon. For the veterans among your Wilpon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilpon lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Wilpon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wilpon in 1959 was 53, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilpon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilpon 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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