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Wilferling Family History

Wilferling 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: Wilwerding, Wilberding, Willing, Werling, Vierling, Siverling

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Where is the Wilferling family from?

You can see how Wilferling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilferling family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wilferling family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilferling's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wilferling families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilferling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Wilferling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilferling 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 Wilferling. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wilferling. For the veterans among your Wilferling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilferling lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Wilferling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wilferling in 1973 was 49, and 94 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilferling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilferling 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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