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Wilmas Family History

Wilmas 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: Wilmes, Wilms, Vilas, Wiles, Milas, Silas, Almas, Widman, Silvas

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Where is the Wilmas family from?

You can see how Wilmas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilmas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilmas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Wilmas families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wilmas's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wilmas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilmas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilmas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilmas. 60% of Wilmas men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Wilmas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilmas 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Wilmas. 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 60 military records available for the last name Wilmas. For the veterans among your Wilmas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilmas lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Wilmas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wilmas in 1972 was 72, and 68 in 2004.

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