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Willim Family History

Willim 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: William, Willie, Willig, Willis, Gillim, Willi, Willem, Will, Willey

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Where is the Willim family from?

You can see how Willim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willim family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Willim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Willim families living in Illinois. This was about 28% of all the recorded Willim's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Willim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Willim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Willim. 47% of Willim men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Manager
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Willim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willim 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Willim. 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 197 military records available for the last name Willim. For the veterans among your Willim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willim lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Willim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Willim in 1959 was 59, and 65 in 2003.

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