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Wiltsie Name Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Wiltse .

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


Similar surnames: Wiltse, Wilts, Wiltsey, Wilsey, Wolske, Witkin, Willig, Kilts, Wilms

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Where is the Wiltsie family from?

You can see how Wiltsie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiltsie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiltsie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 27 Wiltsie families living in New York. This was about 87% of all the recorded Wiltsie's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wiltsie families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiltsie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wiltsie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiltsie. 32% of Wiltsie men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Wiltsie women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiltsie were Salesman and Secretary. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Secretary
    15%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Wiltsie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiltsie 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Wiltsie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wiltsie. For the veterans among your Wiltsie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiltsie lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wiltsie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wiltsie in 1954 was 50, and 59 in 2004.

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