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Willimes Family History

Willimes 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: Willmes, Willie, Wilmes, Willms, Willits, Williams, Villines, Willems

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Where is the Willimes family from?

You can see how Willimes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willimes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Willimes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Willimes families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Willimes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Willimes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willimes 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 114 census records available for the last name Willimes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willimes 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Willimes. 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 4 military records available for the last name Willimes. For the veterans among your Willimes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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