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Wilm Family History

Wilm Surname Meaning

German: from a shortened form of the personal name Wilhelm.

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


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Where is the Wilm family from?

You can see how Wilm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wilm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Wilm family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilm's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Wilm families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilm ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wilm. 100% of Wilm men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wilm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilm 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 617 immigration records available for the last name Wilm. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wilm. For the veterans among your Wilm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilm lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wilm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wilm in 1960 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

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