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Wilman Family History

Wilman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Willmann or of its variant Wilmann. English (Yorkshire): variant of Willman.

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


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Where is the Wilman family from?

You can see how Wilman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Wilman families living in Ontario. This was about 28% of all the recorded Wilman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wilman families in 1911.
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What did your Wilman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wilman. 67% of Wilman 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Wilman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wilman. 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 997 military records available for the last name Wilman. For the veterans among your Wilman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wilman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wilman in 1961 was 38, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilman 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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