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Wilhoit Family History

Wilhoit Surname Meaning

Variant of Wilhite a surname of German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wilhoit family from?

You can see how Wilhoit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilhoit family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilhoit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 19 Wilhoit families living in Tennessee. This was about 79% of all the recorded Wilhoit's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Wilhoit families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilhoit 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 Wilhoit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilhoit. 33% of Wilhoit men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Wilhoit women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilhoit were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Waitress
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%

What Wilhoit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Wilhoit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilhoit 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Wilhoit. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wilhoit. For the veterans among your Wilhoit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilhoit lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Wilhoit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wilhoit in 1949 was 41, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilhoit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilhoit 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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