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Wilem Family History

Wilem 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, Wiley, Wile, Wiler, Wilm, Milem, Wilen, Willem, Miles, Giles

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Where is the Wilem family from?

You can see how Wilem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilem family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wilem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Wilem family living in Alberta. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wilem's in Canada. Alberta and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Wilem families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilem 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 Wilem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilem. 17% of Wilem men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    17%
  • Merchant
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

What Wilem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Wilem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilem 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Wilem. 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 135 military records available for the last name Wilem. For the veterans among your Wilem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilem lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Wilem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wilem in 1975 was 72, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilem 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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