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Wilmans Family History

Wilmans 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: Widman, Wildman, Kilman, Wiman, Willmann, Wiland, Wiemann, Tilman

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Where is the Wilmans family from?

You can see how Wilmans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilmans family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilmans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Wilmans families living in British Columbia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wilmans's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wilmans families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilmans 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 Wilmans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilmans. 50% of Wilmans men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

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Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Wilmans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilmans 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Wilmans. 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 127 military records available for the last name Wilmans. For the veterans among your Wilmans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilmans lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Wilmans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wilmans in 1965 was 80, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilmans

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilmans 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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