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Wiltal Family History

Wiltal 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: Will, Wilton, Vital, Bilal, Wiltz, Wirta, Mittal, Wiita, Wiltse

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Where is the Wiltal family from?

You can see how Wiltal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiltal family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Wiltal families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiltal's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Wiltal families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Wiltal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiltal 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wiltal. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wiltal. For the veterans among your Wiltal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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