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Wilheimer Family History

Wilheimer 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: Weinheimer, Billheimer, Wilhite, Ostheimer, Leimer, Weimer

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Where is the Wilheimer family from?

You can see how Wilheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilheimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilheimer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wilheimer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilheimer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wilheimer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Wilheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilheimer 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 immigration records available for the last name Wilheimer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wilheimer. For the veterans among your Wilheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilheimer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1976, in the United States, Wilheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Wilheimer in 1970 was 65, and 57 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilheimer 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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