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Wilharm Family History

Wilharm Name Meaning

German: variant of Wilhelm .

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


Similar surnames: Wilham, Willard, Wishard, Widhalm, Wilm, Warm, Williard, Brilhart

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Where is the Wilharm family from?

You can see how Wilharm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilharm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilharm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Wilharm families living in Middlesex. This was about 37% of all the recorded Wilharm's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Wilharm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilharm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilharm ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wilharm. 100% of Wilharm women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wilharm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilharm 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Wilharm. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 218 military records available for the last name Wilharm. For the veterans among your Wilharm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilharm lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wilharm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wilharm in 1963 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

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