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Wilim Family History

Wilim 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: Wilm, Wild, Will, Wilk, Wilby, Wali, Wiles, William, Klim, Salim

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Where is the Wilim family from?

You can see how Wilim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Wilim families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Wilim family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilim's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wilim families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilim 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 84 census records available for the last name Wilim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilim 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Wilim. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wilim. For the veterans among your Wilim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilim lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wilim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wilim in 1963 was 46, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilim 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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