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Wilo Family History

Wilo 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: Wild, Will, Wilk, Milo, Wile, Filo, Wilt, Wilm, Wilz, Wilf

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Where is the Wilo family from?

You can see how Wilo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wilo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Wilo family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilo's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Wilo families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Wilo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilo 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Wilo. 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 22 military records available for the last name Wilo. For the veterans among your Wilo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilo lifespan?

Average Wilo life expectancy in 1975 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilo 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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