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Wilz Family History

Wilz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wiltz.

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


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Where is the Wilz family from?

You can see how Wilz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wilz family living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wilz's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Wilz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilz 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 Wilz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilz. 41% of Wilz men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Wilz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilz were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    45%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%

What Wilz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wilz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilz 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Wilz. 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 554 military records available for the last name Wilz. For the veterans among your Wilz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilz lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Wilz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wilz in 1942 was 44, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilz 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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