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Wilfred Family History

Wilfred Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wilfert English: variant of Wilford. Possibly also from the Middle English personal name Wilfrith (Old English Wilfrīth formed from will ‘will’ + frīth ‘peace’)

though this seems to have given rise only to Wilfrey as a (now extinct) surname and may be unconnected to modern Wilfred bearers.

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


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Where is the Wilfred family from?

You can see how Wilfred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilfred family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wilfred families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Wilfred families living in Cheshire. This was about 14% of all the recorded Wilfred's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Wilfred families in 1891.
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What did your Wilfred ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wilfred. 87% of Wilfred 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
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    14%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Wilfred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilfred 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wilfred. 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 Wilfred. For the veterans among your Wilfred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilfred lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Wilfred life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wilfred in 1952 was 37, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilfred 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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