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Wiltzen Family History

Wiltzen 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: Wiltgen, Wilton, Wilden, Eitzen, Wiltz, Gietzen, Willen, Wiltse

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Where is the Wiltzen family from?

You can see how Wiltzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiltzen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wiltzen family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wiltzen's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Wiltzen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiltzen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wiltzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wiltzen. 100% of Wiltzen men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wiltzen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Wiltzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiltzen 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Wiltzen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wiltzen. For the veterans among your Wiltzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiltzen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1979, in the United States, Wiltzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wiltzen in 1974 was 96, and 87 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiltzen 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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