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Wilhes Family History

Wilhes 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: Wiles, Wilmes, Wilkes, Wildes, Willes, Miles, Giles, Willey, Wilden

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Where is the Wilhes family from?

You can see how Wilhes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilhes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wilhes families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Wilhes family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilhes's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wilhes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilhes 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 Wilhes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wilhes. 100% of Wilhes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Wilhes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilhes 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Wilhes. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wilhes. For the veterans among your Wilhes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilhes lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilhes 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilhes

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