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Wiltsee Family History

Wiltsee 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: Wiltse, Wiltsey, Wiltsie, Wilsey, Wiltgen, Wilts, Withee, Willsey

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Where is the Wiltsee family from?

You can see how Wiltsee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiltsee family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiltsee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Wiltsee families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wiltsee's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wiltsee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiltsee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wiltsee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiltsee. 67% of Wiltsee men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wiltsee women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Wiltsee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wiltsee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiltsee 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Wiltsee. 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 211 military records available for the last name Wiltsee. For the veterans among your Wiltsee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiltsee lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wiltsee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wiltsee in 1964 was 86, and 82 in 2004.

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