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Wilta Family History

Wilta 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: Wiltz, Wirta, Wiita, Wilda, Wilt, Wilts, Nitta, Villa, Wild, Will

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Where is the Wilta family from?

You can see how Wilta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wilta family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wilta's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Wilta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Wilta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilta 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Wilta. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wilta. For the veterans among your Wilta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilta lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilta 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilta

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