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Wiltison Family History

Wiltison 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: Willison, Wilkison, Wilton, Williston, Wilson, Gilkison, Millison

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Where is the Wiltison family from?

You can see how Wiltison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiltison family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiltison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wiltison families living in West Virginia. This was about 73% of all the recorded Wiltison's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Wiltison families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiltison 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 81 census records available for the last name Wiltison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiltison 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wiltison. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wiltison. For the veterans among your Wiltison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiltison lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Wiltison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wiltison in 1973 was 93, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiltison 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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