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Wilsdorf Family History

Wilsdorf 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: Gilsdorf, Walsdorf, Waldorf, Zielsdorf, Alsdorf, Kasdorf, Reisdorf

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Where is the Wilsdorf family from?

You can see how Wilsdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilsdorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilsdorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Wilsdorf families living in Tennessee. This was about 43% of all the recorded Wilsdorf's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Wilsdorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilsdorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilsdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilsdorf. 100% of Wilsdorf men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Wilsdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilsdorf 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Wilsdorf. 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 648 military records available for the last name Wilsdorf. For the veterans among your Wilsdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilsdorf lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Wilsdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wilsdorf in 1951 was 29, and 83 in 2003.

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