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Wiltfong Family History

Wiltfong Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wildfang (see Wildfong).

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


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Where is the Wiltfong family from?

You can see how Wiltfong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiltfong family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiltfong families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Wiltfong families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiltfong's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wiltfong families in 1840.
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What did your Wiltfong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiltfong. 40% of Wiltfong men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wiltfong women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiltfong were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wiltfong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiltfong 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Wiltfong. 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 337 military records available for the last name Wiltfong. For the veterans among your Wiltfong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiltfong lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wiltfong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wiltfong in 1963 was 72, and 72 in 2004.

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