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Willhide Family History

Willhide Surname Meaning

Variant of Wilhite a surname of German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Willhide family from?

You can see how Willhide families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willhide family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Willhide families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Willhide families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Willhide's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Willhide families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willhide 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 Willhide ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Librarian were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willhide. 20% of Willhide men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Willhide women worked as a Librarian.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Crane Operator
    8%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Librarian
    100%

What Willhide family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Willhide. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willhide 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Willhide. 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 465 military records available for the last name Willhide. For the veterans among your Willhide ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willhide lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Willhide life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Willhide in 1962 was 69, and 44 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willhide 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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