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Willhoit Family History

Willhoit 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 Willhoit family from?

You can see how Willhoit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willhoit family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Willhoit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Willhoit families living in Tennessee. This was about 43% of all the recorded Willhoit's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Willhoit families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willhoit 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 Willhoit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willhoit. 52% of Willhoit men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Willhoit women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willhoit were Teacher and Singer.

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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
    52%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Teacher
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Singer
    50%

What Willhoit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Willhoit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willhoit 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Willhoit. 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 364 military records available for the last name Willhoit. For the veterans among your Willhoit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willhoit lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Willhoit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Willhoit in 1965 was 67, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willhoit 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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