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Wilhoyt Family History

Wilhoyt 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: Wilhoit, Wilcott, Wilmot, Wilmott, Willhoit, Wilhoite, Wilton, Gilboy

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Where is the Wilhoyt family from?

You can see how Wilhoyt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilhoyt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilhoyt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wilhoyt families living in Kentucky. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wilhoyt's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Wilhoyt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilhoyt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilhoyt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Wilhoyt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilhoyt 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wilhoyt. 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 68 military records available for the last name Wilhoyt. For the veterans among your Wilhoyt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilhoyt lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Wilhoyt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wilhoyt in 1983 was 76, and 23 in 2002.

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