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Wilhide Name Meaning

Variant of Wilhite a surname of German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Wilhite, Wilhoite, Willhite, Willie, Wilde, Wildt, Walde, Hilde

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Where is the Wilhide family from?

You can see how Wilhide families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilhide family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilhide families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Wilhide families living in Maryland. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wilhide's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wilhide families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilhide surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilhide ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilhide. 19% of Wilhide men worked as a Machinist and 20% of Wilhide women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilhide were Farming and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Machinist
    19%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    20%
  • Wife
    20%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Stenographer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wilhide. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilhide 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Wilhide. 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 630 military records available for the last name Wilhide. For the veterans among your Wilhide ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilhide lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wilhide life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wilhide in 1958 was 67, and 78 in 2004.

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