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Wilhit Family History

Wilhit 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, Wilhoit, Wicht, Wilkie, Wilkin, Willie, Willig, Willet

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Where is the Wilhit family from?

You can see how Wilhit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilhit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wilhit family living in Missouri. This was about 25% of all the recorded Wilhit's in USA. Missouri and 3 other states had the highest population of Wilhit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilhit 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 Wilhit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilhit. 100% of Wilhit 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%

What Wilhit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Wilhit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilhit 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wilhit. 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 Wilhit. For the veterans among your Wilhit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilhit lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Wilhit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wilhit in 1988 was 28, and 89 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilhit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilhit 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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