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Wilhelmie Family History

Wilhelmie 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: Wilhelmi, Wilhelm, Wilhelmsen, Wilhelmy, Wilhelms, Willie, Wilhelmson

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Where is the Wilhelmie family from?

You can see how Wilhelmie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilhelmie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Wilhelmie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Wilhelmie families living in Iowa. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wilhelmie's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wilhelmie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilhelmie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Wilhelmie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilhelmie 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Wilhelmie. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wilhelmie. For the veterans among your Wilhelmie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilhelmie lifespan?

Average Wilhelmie life expectancy in 1986 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilhelmie 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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