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Wilfong Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Wildfang (see Wildfong ) or of its variant Willfang.

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


Similar surnames: Wiltfong, Nifong, Riling, Wildfong, Zwilling, Willing, Pilling

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Where is the Wilfong family from?

You can see how Wilfong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilfong family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilfong families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 30 Wilfong families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilfong's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wilfong families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilfong surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilfong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilfong. 28% of Wilfong men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Wilfong women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilfong were Salesman 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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Waitress
    9%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 298 immigration records available for the last name Wilfong. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Wilfong. For the veterans among your Wilfong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilfong lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Wilfong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wilfong in 1945 was 36, and 76 in 2004.

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