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Wilhers Family History

Wilhers 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: Withers, Wichers, Willers, Wilbers, Wiles, Wilbert, Wilfert, Villers

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Where is the Wilhers family from?

You can see how Wilhers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilhers family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wilhers family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilhers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wilhers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilhers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wilhers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Helmet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wilhers. 100% of Wilhers men worked as a Helmet Maker and 100% of Wilhers 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Helmet Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wilhers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Wilhers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilhers 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Wilhers. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wilhers. For the veterans among your Wilhers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilhers

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