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Wilhelme Family History

Wilhelme 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, Wilhelmy, Wilhelms, Wilhelmsen, Willhelm, Wilhite

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Where is the Wilhelme family from?

You can see how Wilhelme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilhelme family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilhelme families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Wilhelme families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wilhelme's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wilhelme families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilhelme 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 Wilhelme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilhelme. 27% of Wilhelme men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wilhelme women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilhelme were Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Wilhelme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wilhelme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilhelme 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Wilhelme. 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 124 military records available for the last name Wilhelme. For the veterans among your Wilhelme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilhelme lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Wilhelme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wilhelme in 1968 was 76, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilhelme

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilhelme 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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