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Wilsman Family History

Wilsman 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, Wissman, Wiesman, Waldman

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Where is the Wilsman family from?

You can see how Wilsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilsman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilsman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Wilsman families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Wilsman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Wilsman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilsman 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 Wilsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilsman. 27% of Wilsman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wilsman women worked as a None. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilsman were New Worker 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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • New Worker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Wilsman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wilsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilsman 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Wilsman. 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 151 military records available for the last name Wilsman. For the veterans among your Wilsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilsman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Wilsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wilsman in 1965 was 68, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilsman 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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