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Vilhelmsen Family History

Vilhelmsen Surname 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: Wilhelmsen, Wilhelmson, Michelsen, Willemsen, Wilhelms, Michelson

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Where is the Vilhelmsen family from?

You can see how Vilhelmsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vilhelmsen family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Vilhelmsen family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Vilhelmsen's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Vilhelmsen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Vilhelmsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vilhelmsen 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Vilhelmsen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Vilhelmsen. For the veterans among your Vilhelmsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vilhelmsen lifespan?

Average Vilhelmsen life expectancy in 1983 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vilhelmsen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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