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Wilheite Family History

Wilheite 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: Wilhite, Wilhoite, Willette, Wilhide, Wilhoit, Willhite, Willhoite

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Where is the Wilheite family from?

You can see how Wilheite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilheite family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilheite families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Wilheite families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilheite's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Wilheite families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilheite 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 25 census records available for the last name Wilheite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilheite 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wilheite. 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 military records available for the last name Wilheite. For the veterans among your Wilheite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilheite

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