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Wilent Family History

Wilent 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: Wigent, Wilen, Wien, Wiles, Wilbert, Wilfert, Wilden, Wiley, Filene

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Where is the Wilent family from?

You can see how Wilent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilent family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilent families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Wilent families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilent's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wilent families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilent 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 Wilent ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilent. 50% of Wilent men worked as a Mechanic and 50% of Wilent women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilent were Clerk and Student Nurse. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Student Nurse
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wilent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilent 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Wilent. 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 100 military records available for the last name Wilent. For the veterans among your Wilent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilent lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Wilent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wilent in 1963 was 60, and 43 in 2002.

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