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Wiltberger Family History

Wiltberger 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: Wildberger, Wilberger, Milberger, Miltenberger, Weisberger

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Where is the Wiltberger family from?

You can see how Wiltberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiltberger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiltberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Wiltberger families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiltberger's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Wiltberger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiltberger 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 Wiltberger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Plumber
    100%

What Wiltberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 943 census records available for the last name Wiltberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiltberger 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Wiltberger. 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 172 military records available for the last name Wiltberger. For the veterans among your Wiltberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiltberger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wiltberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wiltberger in 1963 was 73, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiltberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiltberger 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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