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Wiltens Family History

Wiltens 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: Willens, Wilkens, Wilton, Wiles, Wilden, Willen, Wiens, Tilkens

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Where is the Wiltens family from?

You can see how Wiltens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiltens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wiltens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wiltens families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiltens's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wiltens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiltens 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 49 census records available for the last name Wiltens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiltens 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Wiltens. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wiltens. For the veterans among your Wiltens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiltens lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Wiltens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wiltens in 1987 was 92, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiltens 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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