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Wilms Family History

Wilms Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: patronymic from a shortened form of the personal name Wilhelm.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wilms family from?

You can see how Wilms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilms family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wilms families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Wilms families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Wilms's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wilms families in 1891.
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What did your Wilms ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wilms. 100% of Wilms 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Wilms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilms 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wilms. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wilms. For the veterans among your Wilms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilms lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wilms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Wilms in 1954 was 47, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilms 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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