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Wilfert Family History

Wilfert Surname Meaning

German:: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wolf ‘wolf’ + hart ‘hardy brave’ ‘strong’.

from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements willio ‘will wish’ + fridu ‘peace’.

nickname for a wild or wily man from Middle High German wülven ‘to behave like a wolf’.

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


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Where is the Wilfert family from?

You can see how Wilfert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilfert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilfert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wilfert family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilfert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wilfert families in 1891.
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What did your Wilfert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilfert. 36% of Wilfert men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Wilfert women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilfert were Proprietor and Waitress.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Waitress
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wilfert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilfert 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Wilfert. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wilfert. For the veterans among your Wilfert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilfert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wilfert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Wilfert in 1962 was 74, and 73 in 2004.

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