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Willmes Family History

Willmes Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: variant of Wilms.

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


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Where is the Willmes family from?

You can see how Willmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willmes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Willmes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Willmes family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Willmes's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Willmes families in 1911.
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What did your Willmes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willmes. 34% of Willmes men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Willmes women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Foreman
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Willmes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Willmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willmes 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Willmes. 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 189 military records available for the last name Willmes. For the veterans among your Willmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willmes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Willmes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Willmes in 1963 was 72, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willmes 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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