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Wiltheis Family History

Wiltheis 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: Withers, Walthers, Wolthuis, Wiles, Wertheim, Bulthuis, Weathers

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Where is the Wiltheis family from?

You can see how Wiltheis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiltheis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wiltheis families living in Ohio. This was about 41% of all the recorded Wiltheis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wiltheis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiltheis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Wiltheis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiltheis 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wiltheis. 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 31 military records available for the last name Wiltheis. For the veterans among your Wiltheis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiltheis lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Wiltheis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wiltheis in 1973 was 92, and 68 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiltheis 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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