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Wiltrout Family History

Wiltrout Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Wiltraud from the female personal name a compound of wil ‘will desire’ + drud ‘strength’.

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


Similar surnames: Willrich, Strouf, Walthour, Wilmot, Wildrick, Willmott, Wintrode

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Where is the Wiltrout family from?

You can see how Wiltrout families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiltrout family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiltrout families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Wiltrout families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Wiltrout's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wiltrout families in 1840.
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What did your Wiltrout ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiltrout. 25% of Wiltrout men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Wiltrout women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiltrout were Truck Driver and Cook. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Cook
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wiltrout. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiltrout 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Wiltrout. 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 573 military records available for the last name Wiltrout. For the veterans among your Wiltrout ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiltrout lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Wiltrout life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wiltrout in 1952 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

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