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Wholfert Family History

Wholfert 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: Wolfert, Wolfer, Wilfert, Holbert, Wolpert, Wolbert, Hoffert, Wollert

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Where is the Wholfert family from?

You can see how Wholfert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wholfert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wholfert family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wholfert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wholfert families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Wholfert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wholfert 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wholfert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Wholfert. For the veterans among your Wholfert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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