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Willaume Family History

Willaume 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: Willauer, Guillaume, Willams, Wallace, William, Willkomm, Willard

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Where is the Willaume family from?

You can see how Willaume families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willaume family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Willaume families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 8 Willaume families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Willaume's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Willaume families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Willaume. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willaume 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Willaume. 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 21 military records available for the last name Willaume. For the veterans among your Willaume ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willaume lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Willaume life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Willaume in 1971 was 79, and 98 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willaume 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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