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Wilhelmus Family History

Wilhelmus Name 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: Wilhelms, Wilhelm, Wilhelmi, Wilhelmy, Polhemus, Wielgus, Willmes

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Where is the Wilhelmus family from?

You can see how Wilhelmus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilhelmus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilhelmus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wilhelmus families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wilhelmus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wilhelmus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilhelmus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilhelmus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilhelmus. 100% of Wilhelmus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wilhelmus women worked as a Teacher. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Wilhelmus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Wilhelmus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilhelmus 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 471 immigration records available for the last name Wilhelmus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 140 military records available for the last name Wilhelmus. For the veterans among your Wilhelmus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilhelmus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wilhelmus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wilhelmus in 1964 was 70, and 72 in 2004.

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