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Wildenthaler Family History

Wildenthaler 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: Tiefenthaler, Siegenthaler, Ritzenthaler, Lilienthal, Moldenhauer

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Where is the Wildenthaler family from?

You can see how Wildenthaler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wildenthaler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wildenthaler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Wildenthaler families living in Ohio. This was about 65% of all the recorded Wildenthaler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wildenthaler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wildenthaler 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 Wildenthaler ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Cutter
    50%

What Wildenthaler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Wildenthaler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wildenthaler 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Wildenthaler. 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 38 military records available for the last name Wildenthaler. For the veterans among your Wildenthaler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wildenthaler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1990, in the United States, Wildenthaler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wildenthaler in 1965 was 65, and 86 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wildenthaler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wildenthaler 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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