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Wilpitz Family History

Wilpitz Surname 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: Wilhite, Wiltz, Willits, Wollitz, Wilding, William, Spitz, Gilpin

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Where is the Wilpitz family from?

You can see how Wilpitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilpitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilpitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Wilpitz families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilpitz's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wilpitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilpitz 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 Wilpitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, General Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilpitz. 50% of Wilpitz men worked as a General 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • General Farmer
    50%
  • Rice Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Wilpitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Wilpitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilpitz 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wilpitz. 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 35 military records available for the last name Wilpitz. For the veterans among your Wilpitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilpitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wilpitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wilpitz in 1963 was 76, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilpitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilpitz 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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