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Wipperfurth Family History

Wipperfurth Surname Meaning

German (Wipperfürth): habitational name from a place so named in the Rhineland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wipperfurth family from?

You can see how Wipperfurth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wipperfurth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wipperfurth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Wipperfurth families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wipperfurth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wipperfurth families in 1891.
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What did your Wipperfurth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wipperfurth. 60% of Wipperfurth men worked as a Farmer and 54% of Wipperfurth women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wipperfurth were Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    54%
  • Servant
    20%
  • House Work Home
    14%
  • Maid
    14%

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Census Records

There are 589 census records available for the last name Wipperfurth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wipperfurth 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Wipperfurth. 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 160 military records available for the last name Wipperfurth. For the veterans among your Wipperfurth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wipperfurth lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wipperfurth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wipperfurth in 1957 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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