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Wilmsman Family History

Wilmsman 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: Wildman, Hilsman, Willman, Wisman, Wileman, Wildeman, Hillsman

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Where is the Wilmsman family from?

You can see how Wilmsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilmsman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilmsman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wilmsman families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilmsman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wilmsman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilmsman 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 14 census records available for the last name Wilmsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilmsman 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wilmsman. 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 61 military records available for the last name Wilmsman. For the veterans among your Wilmsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilmsman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1982, in the United States, Wilmsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Wilmsman in 1970 was 76, and 67 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilmsman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilmsman 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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