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Wiltjer Family History

Wiltjer 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: Woltjer, Winter, Willner, Walter, Witter, Willer, Wittmer, Filter

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Where is the Wiltjer family from?

You can see how Wiltjer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiltjer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Wiltjer families living in Illinois. This was about 64% of all the recorded Wiltjer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wiltjer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiltjer 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 279 census records available for the last name Wiltjer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiltjer 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 Wiltjer. 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 85 military records available for the last name Wiltjer. For the veterans among your Wiltjer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiltjer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wiltjer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wiltjer in 1967 was 70, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiltjer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiltjer 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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