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Wiltshere Family History

Wiltshere 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: Wiltshire, Wilshire, Witcher, Withers, Wiltse, Walther, Walthers

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Where is the Wiltshere family from?

You can see how Wiltshere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiltshere family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wiltshere families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wiltshere families living in Kansas. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wiltshere's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Wiltshere families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Wiltshere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiltshere 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Wiltshere. 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 20 military records available for the last name Wiltshere. For the veterans among your Wiltshere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiltshere lifespan?

Average Wiltshere life expectancy in 1996 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiltshere 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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