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Wilhelmi Name Meaning

German: Latinized (humanistic) patronymic from the personal name Wilhelm using the Latin genitive.

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


Similar surnames: Wilhelms, Wilhelm, Willhelm, Wilhelmsen, Willems, Willms, Wilhelmy

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Where is the Wilhelmi family from?

You can see how Wilhelmi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilhelmi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilhelmi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Wilhelmi families living in Missouri. This was about 18% of all the recorded Wilhelmi's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wilhelmi families in 1880.
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What did your Wilhelmi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilhelmi. 24% of Wilhelmi men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Wilhelmi women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilhelmi were Farm Operator and Stenographer. .

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Servant
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Stenographer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wilhelmi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilhelmi 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wilhelmi. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Wilhelmi. For the veterans among your Wilhelmi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilhelmi lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wilhelmi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wilhelmi in 1959 was 28, and 76 in 2004.

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