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Wilse Family History

Wilse 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: Wise, Wilde, Wile, Wiese, Wille, Wiltse, Wilsey, Wilke, Ilse, Wisse

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Where is the Wilse family from?

You can see how Wilse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Wilse families living in Somerset. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wilse's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Wilse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilse 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 Wilse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wilse. 100% of Wilse women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wilse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilse 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Wilse. 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 183 military records available for the last name Wilse. For the veterans among your Wilse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilse lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Wilse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wilse in 1972 was 69, and 78 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilse 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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