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Wilfier Family History

Wilfier 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: Willier, Willner, Wolfer, Wilfert, Hillier, Hilfiker, Willer, Wilkie

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Where is the Wilfier family from?

You can see how Wilfier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilfier family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wilfier family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilfier's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wilfier families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Wilfier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilfier 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wilfier. 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 Wilfier. For the veterans among your Wilfier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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