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Wilfore Family History

Wilfore 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: Wilford, Wilmore, Winford, Milford, Walford, Gilmore, Welford

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Where is the Wilfore family from?

You can see how Wilfore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilfore family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wilfore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 5 Wilfore families living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilfore's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Wilfore families in 1851.
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What did your Wilfore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilfore. 100% of Wilfore men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Wilfore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilfore 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wilfore. 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 55 military records available for the last name Wilfore. For the veterans among your Wilfore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilfore lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Wilfore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wilfore in 1964 was 82, and 59 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilfore 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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