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Wilets Family History

Wilets 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: Wiles, Wilts, Willets, Miles, Giles, Iles, Wiltz, Wiley, Biles, Wile

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Where is the Wilets family from?

You can see how Wilets families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilets family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wilets family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilets's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Wilets families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilets 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 83 census records available for the last name Wilets. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilets 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Wilets. 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 Wilets. For the veterans among your Wilets ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilets lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Wilets life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wilets in 1968 was 61, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilets

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilets 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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