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Wilma Family History

Wilma 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: Wilms, Wilda, Wilm, Villa, Wild, Will, Vila, Wilk, Wilby, Wiles

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Where is the Wilma family from?

You can see how Wilma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilma family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wilma families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Wilma family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wilma's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Wilma families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilma 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 Wilma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilma. 39% of Wilma men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Wilma women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilma were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Accountant
    16%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    24%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%

What Wilma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wilma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilma 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 Wilma. 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 110 military records available for the last name Wilma. For the veterans among your Wilma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilma lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Wilma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wilma in 1949 was 35, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilma 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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