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Willemsen Family History

Willemsen Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: patronymic from the personal name Willem a variant of Wilhelm.

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


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Where is the Willemsen family from?

You can see how Willemsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willemsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Willemsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Willemsen families living in Northumberland. This was about 38% of all the recorded Willemsen's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Willemsen families in 1891.
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What did your Willemsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willemsen. 25% of Willemsen men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Willemsen women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willemsen were Master Sergeant and Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Janitor
    13%
  • Master Sergeant
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Willemsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Willemsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willemsen 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 Willemsen. 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 401 military records available for the last name Willemsen. For the veterans among your Willemsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willemsen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Willemsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Willemsen in 1957 was 62, and 75 in 2004.

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