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Wilfort Family History

Wilfort 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, Wilford, Winford, Milford, Walford, Wilbert, Welford

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Where is the Wilfort family from?

You can see how Wilfort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilfort family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilfort families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wilfort families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilfort's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wilfort families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilfort 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 Wilfort ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wilfort. 60% of Wilfort women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    40%

What Wilfort family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Wilfort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilfort 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Wilfort. 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 34 military records available for the last name Wilfort. For the veterans among your Wilfort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilfort lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1997, in the United States, Wilfort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wilfort in 1995 was 45, and 22 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilfort

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilfort 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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