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Wilhere Family History

Wilhere 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: Wilbert, Wilfert, Wilhite, Wilberg, Wilmore, Willer, Villere, Wilmer

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Where is the Wilhere family from?

You can see how Wilhere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilhere family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilhere families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wilhere family living in Westmorland. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilhere's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Wilhere families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilhere 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 Wilhere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilhere. 100% of Wilhere men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Wilhere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilhere 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Wilhere. 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 63 military records available for the last name Wilhere. For the veterans among your Wilhere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilhere lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wilhere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wilhere in 1963 was 77, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilhere 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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