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Wilhellam Family History

Wilhellam 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: Wilhelm, William, Villella, Wilhelmi, Wilham, Willhelm, Wilhelmy

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Where is the Wilhellam family from?

You can see how Wilhellam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilhellam family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Wilhellam family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilhellam's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wilhellam families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilhellam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilhellam ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Wilhellam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilhellam 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wilhellam. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wilhellam. For the veterans among your Wilhellam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilhellam lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Wilhellam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wilhellam in 1969 was 85, and 109 in 1999.

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