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Wilters Family History

Wilters 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: Willers, Wieters, Walters, Winters, Wolters, Witters, Wilbers, Winter

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Where is the Wilters family from?

You can see how Wilters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilters family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wilters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wilters family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilters's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wilters families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilters 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 Wilters ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Wilters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilters 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Wilters. 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 88 military records available for the last name Wilters. For the veterans among your Wilters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilters lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Wilters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wilters in 1971 was 87, and 69 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilters 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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