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Willhoite Family History

Willhoite 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 Willhoite family from?

You can see how Willhoite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willhoite family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Willhoite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 28 Willhoite families living in Kentucky. This was about 82% of all the recorded Willhoite's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Willhoite families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willhoite 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 Willhoite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willhoite. 32% of Willhoite men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Willhoite women worked as a Manager. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willhoite were Farming and Housewife.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Willhoite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Willhoite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willhoite 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Willhoite. 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 669 military records available for the last name Willhoite. For the veterans among your Willhoite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willhoite lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Willhoite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Willhoite in 1947 was 45, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willhoite 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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