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Willstein Family History

Willstein 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: Millstein, Wildstein, Waldstein, Milstein, Hollstein, Holstein

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Where is the Willstein family from?

You can see how Willstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Willstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Willstein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Willstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Willstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willstein 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 Willstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Automobile Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Willstein. 100% of Willstein men worked as an Automobile Mechanic.

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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

  • Automobile Mechanic
    100%

What Willstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Willstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willstein 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Willstein. 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 50 military records available for the last name Willstein. For the veterans among your Willstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willstein lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Willstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Willstein in 1969 was 49, and 76 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willstein 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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