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Wilhelma Family History

Wilhelma 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: Wilhelm, Wilhelmi, Wilhelmy, Wilhelms, Willhelm, Villela, Michelman

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Where is the Wilhelma family from?

You can see how Wilhelma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilhelma family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilhelma families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wilhelma families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wilhelma's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wilhelma families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilhelma 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 Wilhelma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilhelma. 100% of Wilhelma men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Wilhelma women worked as a Beauty Operator.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    100%

What Wilhelma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Wilhelma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilhelma 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Wilhelma. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wilhelma. For the veterans among your Wilhelma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilhelma lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1991, in the United States, Wilhelma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wilhelma in 1977 was 73, and 95 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilhelma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilhelma 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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