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Wilhite Family History

Wilhite Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Willheit: topographic name from Middle High German wilde wilt ‘wild uninhabited’ + heide ‘open uncultivated land’ for someone who lived beyond the communal boundaries.

The surname Willheit is no longer found in Germany. Compare Wilhide Wilhoit Wilhoite Willhide Willhite Willhoit and Willhoite.

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


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Where is the Wilhite family from?

You can see how Wilhite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilhite family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilhite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Wilhite families living in Alberta. This was about 89% of all the recorded Wilhite's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wilhite families in 1911.
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What did your Wilhite ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Blacksmith was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wilhite. 50% of Wilhite men worked as a Blacksmith.

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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 1921

  • Blacksmith
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Wilhite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilhite 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 873 immigration records available for the last name Wilhite. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Wilhite. For the veterans among your Wilhite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilhite lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Wilhite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wilhite in 1946 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilhite ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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