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Wiltshear Family History

Wiltshear Surname Meaning

see Wiltshire.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wiltshear family from?

You can see how Wiltshear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiltshear family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Wiltshear families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Wiltshear families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Wiltshear's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wiltshear families in 1891.
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What did your Wiltshear ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wiltshear. 100% of Wiltshear 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 505 census records available for the last name Wiltshear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiltshear 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wiltshear. 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 Wiltshear. For the veterans among your Wiltshear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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