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Wilzer Family History

Wilzer 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: Kilzer, Walzer, Winzer, Willer, Wilmer, Wilger, Wiler, Wilder, Wilber

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Where is the Wilzer family from?

You can see how Wilzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wilzer families living in Missouri. This was about 86% of all the recorded Wilzer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wilzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilzer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Wilzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilzer 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Wilzer. 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 113 military records available for the last name Wilzer. For the veterans among your Wilzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilzer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Wilzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wilzer in 1959 was 50, and 85 in 2003.

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