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Wilharm Family History

Wilharm Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wilhelm.

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


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Where is the Wilharm family from?

You can see how Wilharm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilharm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilharm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Wilharm families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilharm's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wilharm families in 1911.
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What did your Wilharm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilharm. 15% of Wilharm men worked as a Farming and 50% of Wilharm women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilharm were Sales Manager and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farming
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Sales Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Wilharm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wilharm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilharm 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Wilharm. 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 218 military records available for the last name Wilharm. For the veterans among your Wilharm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilharm lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wilharm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wilharm in 1963 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilharm 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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