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Wilhelmy Name Meaning

German: Latinized (humanistic) patronymic from the personal name Wilhelm a variant of Wilhelmi .

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


Similar surnames: Willhelm, Wilhelms, Wilhelm, Willy, Wilhelmi, Wildeman, Wikel

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Where is the Wilhelmy family from?

You can see how Wilhelmy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilhelmy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilhelmy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Wilhelmy families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilhelmy's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Wilhelmy families in 1911.
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What did your Wilhelmy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilhelmy. 20% of Wilhelmy men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Wilhelmy women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilhelmy were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Attendant
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wilhelmy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilhelmy 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 523 immigration records available for the last name Wilhelmy. 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 Wilhelmy. For the veterans among your Wilhelmy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilhelmy lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Wilhelmy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wilhelmy in 1949 was 60, and 67 in 2004.

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