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Wilto Family History

Wilto 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: Wilton, Wiltz, Wilt, Wilts, Hilton, Vito, Pinto, Ito, Wild, Will

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Where is the Wilto family from?

You can see how Wilto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilto family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilto families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wilto families living in New Jersey. This was about 91% of all the recorded Wilto's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wilto families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilto ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Wilto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilto 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wilto. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wilto. For the veterans among your Wilto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilto lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Wilto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wilto in 1974 was 71, and 87 in 1998.

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