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Wilpan Family History

Wilpan 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: Willan, Wilton, Millan, Milan, Milian, Gilpin, Wilden, Widman, Wollan

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Where is the Wilpan family from?

You can see how Wilpan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilpan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Wilpan families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wilpan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wilpan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilpan 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 Wilpan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilpan. 100% of Wilpan men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

What Wilpan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Wilpan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilpan 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Wilpan. 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 32 military records available for the last name Wilpan. For the veterans among your Wilpan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilpan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Wilpan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wilpan in 1967 was 81, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilpan 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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