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Wilhoite Name Meaning

Variant of Wilhite a surname of German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Willhoite, Wilhoit, Willhoit, Wilhide, Willhite, Wilhite, White

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Where is the Wilhoite family from?

You can see how Wilhoite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilhoite family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilhoite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wilhoite family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wilhoite's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Wilhoite families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilhoite surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilhoite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilhoite. 35% of Wilhoite men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Wilhoite women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilhoite were Clerk and Seamstress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wilhoite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilhoite 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Wilhoite. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 925 military records available for the last name Wilhoite. For the veterans among your Wilhoite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilhoite lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Wilhoite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wilhoite in 1949 was 60, and 82 in 2004.

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