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Williamsen Name Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Danish and North German Wilhelmsen . Compare Williamson .

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


Similar surnames: Wilhelmsen, Willemsen, Willadsen, Williamson, Wilhelmson, Eliassen

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Where is the Williamsen family from?

You can see how Williamsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Williamsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Williamsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Williamsen families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Williamsen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Williamsen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Williamsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Williamsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Williamsen. 21% of Williamsen men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Williamsen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Williamsen were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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
    21%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Williamsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Williamsen 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 Williamsen. 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 473 military records available for the last name Williamsen. For the veterans among your Williamsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Williamsen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Williamsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Williamsen in 1959 was 65, and 92 in 2004.

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