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Gwillem Family History

Gwillem 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: Gillem, Willem, Willey, Giller, Gillen, Willer, Gille, Gwilliam

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Where is the Gwillem family from?

You can see how Gwillem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwillem family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gwillem families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gwillem's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gwillem families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Gwillem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwillem 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gwillem. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gwillem. For the veterans among your Gwillem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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