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Wilter Family History

Wilter 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: Winter, Walter, Witter, Willer, Filter, Wilmer, Wilger, Wiater, Wiler

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Where is the Wilter family from?

You can see how Wilter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Wilter families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wilter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wilter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wilter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilter. 21% of Wilter men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Wilter women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilter were Farming and Saleslady. .

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Saleslady
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wilter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilter 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Wilter. 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 359 military records available for the last name Wilter. For the veterans among your Wilter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilter lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1997, in the United States, Wilter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wilter in 1988 was 48, and 63 in 1997.

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