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Willhelm Family History

Willhelm Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wilhelm.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Willhelm family from?

You can see how Willhelm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willhelm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Willhelm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Willhelm families living in Ontario. This was about 94% of all the recorded Willhelm's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Willhelm families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willhelm 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 Willhelm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willhelm. 29% of Willhelm men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Willhelm women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willhelm were Farm Labor and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Farm Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%

What Willhelm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Willhelm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willhelm 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Willhelm. 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 795 military records available for the last name Willhelm. For the veterans among your Willhelm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willhelm lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Willhelm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Willhelm in 1958 was 45, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willhelm 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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