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Wilmink Family History

Wilmink 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: Wilding, Willing, Wilkin, Willick, Wilking, Wilkins, Wissink, Klink

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Where is the Wilmink family from?

You can see how Wilmink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilmink family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilmink families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wilmink family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilmink's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wilmink families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilmink 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 167 census records available for the last name Wilmink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilmink 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Wilmink. 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 34 military records available for the last name Wilmink. For the veterans among your Wilmink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilmink lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Wilmink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wilmink in 1954 was 48, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilmink

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilmink 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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