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Wilhems Family History

Wilhems 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: Willems, Wilhelms, Wiles, Wilhelm, Withers, Wilmes, Willms, Wilms

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Where is the Wilhems family from?

You can see how Wilhems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilhems family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilhems families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wilhems families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilhems's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wilhems families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilhems surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilhems ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wilhems ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Wilhems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilhems 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Wilhems. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wilhems. For the veterans among your Wilhems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilhems lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Wilhems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wilhems in 1963 was 60, and 81 in 2002.

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