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Willman Family History

Willman Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): from the Norman French personal name Willemin a diminutive of Willelm or Willaume (see William ). For the equivalent central or Parisian French form see Gilman from Guillemin. English (Lancashire): occupational name denoting ‘servant of Will’ from the Middle English personal name Will + man ‘man servant’. English (Lancashire): variant of Wildman . Americanized form of German Willmann .

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

Similar surnames: Hillman, Pillman, Billman, Wollman, Wellman, Wallman, Wileman

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Where is the Willman family from?

You can see how Willman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 11 Willman families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Willman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Willman families in 1840.

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What did your Willman ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Farmer
18%
Laborer
17%
Salesman
6%
Truck Driver
5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housekeeper
9%
Stenographer
9%
Maid
9%
Teacher
8%

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Census Records
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Passenger Lists
There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Willman. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Willman. For the veterans among your Willman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 34,000 census records available for the last name Willman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willman 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Willman. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Willman. For the veterans among your Willman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willman lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Willman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Willman in 1940 was 30, and 75 in 2004.

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