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Wihtol Family History

Wihtol 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: Wilton, Winton, Wigton, Hilton, Winter, Linton, Winkel, Vito, Hinton

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Where is the Wihtol family from?

You can see how Wihtol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wihtol family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wihtol families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Wihtol's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wihtol families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wihtol 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 87 census records available for the last name Wihtol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wihtol 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Wihtol. 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 34 military records available for the last name Wihtol. For the veterans among your Wihtol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wihtol lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Wihtol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wihtol in 1961 was 57, and 77 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wihtol 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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