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Wiltsey Family History

Wiltsey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Wiltse.

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


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Where is the Wiltsey family from?

You can see how Wiltsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiltsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiltsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Wiltsey families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiltsey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wiltsey families in 1911.
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What did your Wiltsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiltsey. 34% of Wiltsey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wiltsey women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Wiltsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wiltsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiltsey 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Wiltsey. 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 547 military records available for the last name Wiltsey. For the veterans among your Wiltsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiltsey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wiltsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wiltsey in 1961 was 40, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiltsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiltsey 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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