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Wilhemi Family History

Wilhemi 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, Willems, Wilham, Withem, Wilhelmy, Wilhelms

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Where is the Wilhemi family from?

You can see how Wilhemi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilhemi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilhemi families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wilhemi family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wilhemi's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Wilhemi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilhemi 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 58 census records available for the last name Wilhemi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilhemi 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wilhemi. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wilhemi. For the veterans among your Wilhemi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilhemi lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Wilhemi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wilhemi in 1973 was 72, and 61 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilhemi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilhemi 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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