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Wilhardt Family History

Wilhardt Name 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: Wishart, Willard, Weinhardt, Wishard, Wilharm, Linhardt, Richardt

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Where is the Wilhardt family from?

You can see how Wilhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilhardt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilhardt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wilhardt families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wilhardt's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Wilhardt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilhardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilhardt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wilhardt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Wilhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilhardt 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 Wilhardt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Wilhardt. For the veterans among your Wilhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilhardt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Wilhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wilhardt in 1969 was 81, and 66 in 2001.

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