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Willtrout Family History

Willtrout 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: Wiltrout, Willert, Willmott, Willcut, Willhoit, Wilton, Wilbert

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Where is the Willtrout family from?

You can see how Willtrout families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willtrout family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Willtrout families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Willtrout family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Willtrout's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Willtrout families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willtrout 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 272 census records available for the last name Willtrout. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willtrout 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Willtrout. 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 64 military records available for the last name Willtrout. For the veterans among your Willtrout ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willtrout lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Willtrout life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Willtrout in 1964 was 50, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willtrout 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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