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Wilsterman Family History

Wilsterman 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: Westerman, Wilderman, Walterman, Wolterman, Wichterman, Waterman

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Where is the Wilsterman family from?

You can see how Wilsterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilsterman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilsterman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wilsterman families living in Michigan. This was about 89% of all the recorded Wilsterman's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wilsterman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilsterman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilsterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilsterman. 60% of Wilsterman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wilsterman women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Wilsterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Wilsterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilsterman 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Wilsterman. 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 33 military records available for the last name Wilsterman. For the veterans among your Wilsterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilsterman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Wilsterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wilsterman in 1968 was 86, and 77 in 2003.

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