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Wilges Family History

Wilges 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, Wilgus, Wilger, Wilmes, Wilkes, Nilges, Wildes, Willes, Miles

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Where is the Wilges family from?

You can see how Wilges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilges family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Wilges families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilges's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wilges families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilges 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 Wilges ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Wilges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilges 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 Wilges. 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 40 military records available for the last name Wilges. For the veterans among your Wilges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilges lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wilges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wilges in 1966 was 75, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilges 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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