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Wilha Family History

Wilha 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: Wilda, Wilham, Villa, Wild, Will, Vila, Witham, Wilk, Wilby, Wiles

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Where is the Wilha family from?

You can see how Wilha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilha family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wilha families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Wilha families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilha's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wilha families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilha 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 67 census records available for the last name Wilha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilha 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wilha. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wilha. For the veterans among your Wilha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilha lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Wilha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wilha in 1973 was 85, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilha 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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