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Willm Family History

Willm 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: Will, Willy, Wills, Wille, Willms, Wilm, Willi, Willem, Gill, Wall

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Where is the Willm family from?

You can see how Willm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Willm families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Willm families living in Staffordshire. This was about 81% of all the recorded Willm's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Willm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willm 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 Willm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Willm. 100% of Willm 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Willm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 845 census records available for the last name Willm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willm 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Willm. 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 136 military records available for the last name Willm. For the veterans among your Willm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willm lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Willm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Willm in 1966 was 72, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willm 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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