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Wilstein Family History

Wilstein 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: Milstein, Wildstein, Holstein, Einstein, Millstein, Waldstein

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Where is the Wilstein family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilstein. 100% of Wilstein men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Wilstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Wilstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilstein 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Wilstein. 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 28 military records available for the last name Wilstein. For the veterans among your Wilstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilstein lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Wilstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wilstein in 1972 was 69, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilstein 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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