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Wiltman Family History

Wiltman 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: Wildman, Willman, Wileman, Witman, Weltman, Wittman, Waltman, Woltman

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Where is the Wiltman family from?

You can see how Wiltman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiltman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiltman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Wiltman families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wiltman's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Wiltman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiltman 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 Wiltman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiltman. 50% of Wiltman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wiltman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiltman were Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Wiltman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Wiltman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiltman 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Wiltman. 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 74 military records available for the last name Wiltman. For the veterans among your Wiltman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiltman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wiltman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wiltman in 1964 was 79, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiltman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiltman 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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