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Wiltbank Name Meaning

Dutch: probably an occupational name for a butcher from Middle Dutch wilt ‘game’ + banc ‘bench on which butchers cut their meat’.

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


Similar surnames: Wilbanks, Wiltgen, Willan, Witbeck, Wilt, Weiland, Hilton, Blank

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Where is the Wiltbank family from?

You can see how Wiltbank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiltbank family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiltbank families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Wiltbank families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiltbank's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Wiltbank families in 1891.
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What did your Wiltbank ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiltbank. 30% of Wiltbank men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wiltbank women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiltbank were Farm Laborer and Maid. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Dentist
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wiltbank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiltbank 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Wiltbank. 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 339 military records available for the last name Wiltbank. For the veterans among your Wiltbank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiltbank lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wiltbank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Wiltbank in 1963 was 74, and 66 in 2003.

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