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Willmsen Family History

Willmsen 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: Willemsen, Willmann, Willadsen, Williamsen, Willen, Willman, Willmes

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Where is the Willmsen family from?

You can see how Willmsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willmsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Willmsen family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Willmsen's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Willmsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willmsen 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 Willmsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Willmsen. 100% of Willmsen 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 Willmsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Willmsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willmsen 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 Willmsen. 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 36 military records available for the last name Willmsen. For the veterans among your Willmsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willmsen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Willmsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Willmsen in 1974 was 75, and 95 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willmsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willmsen 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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