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Willemse Family History

Willemse 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: Willemsen, Willems, Willms, Willette, Willens, Willeke, Willemssen

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Where is the Willemse family from?

You can see how Willemse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willemse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Willemse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Willemse families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Willemse's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Willemse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willemse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Willemse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willemse 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Willemse. 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 137 military records available for the last name Willemse. For the veterans among your Willemse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willemse lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Willemse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Willemse in 1969 was 66, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willemse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willemse 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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