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Vilm Family History

Vilm 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: Vila, Vile, Wilm, Kim, Gill, Im, Helm, Palm, Mill, Hill

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Where is the Vilm family from?

You can see how Vilm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vilm family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vilm family living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vilm's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Vilm families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vilm 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 Vilm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vilm. 100% of Vilm men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Vilm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Vilm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vilm 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Vilm. 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 17 military records available for the last name Vilm. For the veterans among your Vilm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vilm lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1991, in the United States, Vilm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vilm in 1962 was 70, and 93 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vilm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vilm 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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