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Wilhelmsohn Family History

Wilhelmsohn 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: Wilhelmson, Wilhelmsen, Wilhelms, Michelson, Wilhelm, Nichelson

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Where is the Wilhelmsohn family from?

You can see how Wilhelmsohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilhelmsohn family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Wilhelmsohn family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilhelmsohn's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Wilhelmsohn families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Wilhelmsohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilhelmsohn 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wilhelmsohn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wilhelmsohn. For the veterans among your Wilhelmsohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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