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Wipfer Family History

Wipfer 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: Kipfer, Wipper, Winter, Kiefer, Tipper, Kiper, Winder, Kipper, Wicker

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Wipfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wipfer 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

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Wipfer. For the veterans among your Wipfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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