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Wilfret Family History

Wilfret 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: Wilfert, Wolfrey, Willet, Winfrey, Winfree, Billet, Millet, Willner

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Where is the Wilfret family from?

You can see how Wilfret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilfret family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilfret families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wilfret families living in Indiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wilfret's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wilfret families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilfret surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wilfret ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sheet Metal Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilfret. 50% of Wilfret men worked as a Sheet Metal Worker.

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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

  • Sheet Metal Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Wilfret family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Wilfret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilfret 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wilfret. 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 16 military records available for the last name Wilfret. For the veterans among your Wilfret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilfret lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1990, in the United States, Wilfret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wilfret in 1965 was 52, and 82 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilfret

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilfret 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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