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Wiltgen Family History

Wiltgen Surname Meaning

Luxembourgish: probably from a pet form of the personal names like Wilbert. This surname is also found in France (Marne and Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Wiltgen family from?

You can see how Wiltgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiltgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiltgen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 28 Wiltgen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 57% of all the recorded Wiltgen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wiltgen families in 1880.
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What did your Wiltgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiltgen. 29% of Wiltgen men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Wiltgen women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiltgen were Salesman and New Worker.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    28%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • New Worker
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wiltgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiltgen 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Wiltgen. 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 365 military records available for the last name Wiltgen. For the veterans among your Wiltgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiltgen lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Wiltgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wiltgen in 1952 was 29, and 83 in 2004.

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