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Wilter Family History

Wilter 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: Winter, Walter, Witter, Willer, Filter, Wilmer, Wilger, Wiater, Wiler

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Where is the Wilter family from?

You can see how Wilter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Wilter families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wilter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wilter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilter 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 Wilter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wilter. 100% of Wilter 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Wilter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilter 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Wilter. 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 359 military records available for the last name Wilter. For the veterans among your Wilter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilter lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1997, in the United States, Wilter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wilter in 1988 was 48, and 63 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilter 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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