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Wilhelim Family History

Wilhelim 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: Wilhelm, Wilhelmi, Willhelm, Wilhelmy, Wilhelms, William, Solheim

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Where is the Wilhelim family from?

You can see how Wilhelim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilhelim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilhelim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Wilhelim families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilhelim's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Wilhelim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilhelim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Wilhelim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilhelim 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wilhelim. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wilhelim. For the veterans among your Wilhelim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilhelim lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1988, in the United States, Wilhelim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wilhelim in 1984 was 76, and 76 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilhelim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilhelim 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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