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Willheit Family History

Willheit 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: Willhoit, Willert, Willaert, Willet, Willett, Wilhoit, Willhelm

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Where is the Willheit family from?

You can see how Willheit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willheit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Willheit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Willheit families living in Missouri. This was about 54% of all the recorded Willheit's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Willheit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willheit 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 Willheit ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Willheit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Willheit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willheit 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Willheit. 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 8 military records available for the last name Willheit. For the veterans among your Willheit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willheit lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1993, in the United States, Willheit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Willheit in 1987 was 81, and 81 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willheit 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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