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Wilham Family History

Wilham Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Wilhelm.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Wilham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Wilham families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Wilham's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Wilham families in 1911.
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There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wilham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilham 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Wilham. 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 362 military records available for the last name Wilham. For the veterans among your Wilham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilham lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Wilham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Wilham in 1949 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

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