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Wiltse Family History

Wiltse Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Wiltsee possibly a nickname meaning ‘wild sea’ given to a child born at sea or an altered form of Luxembourgish Wiltz.

The surname Wiltse(e) is not found in the Netherlands.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wiltse family from?

You can see how Wiltse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiltse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiltse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Wiltse families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wiltse's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wiltse families in 1891.
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What did your Wiltse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiltse. 19% of Wiltse men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Wiltse women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiltse were Manager and Clerk.

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    13%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

What Wiltse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Wiltse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiltse 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 693 immigration records available for the last name Wiltse. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wiltse. For the veterans among your Wiltse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiltse lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Wiltse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wiltse in 1945 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiltse 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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