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Willemssen Family History

Willemssen Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: patronymic from Wilhelm.

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


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Where is the Willemssen family from?

You can see how Willemssen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willemssen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Willemssen families living in Iowa. This was about 56% of all the recorded Willemssen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Willemssen families in 1920.
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What did your Willemssen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willemssen. 39% of Willemssen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Willemssen women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willemssen were Farm Operator and Teacher.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Hand
    12%
  • Farm Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Willemssen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Willemssen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willemssen 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Willemssen. 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 99 military records available for the last name Willemssen. For the veterans among your Willemssen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willemssen lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Willemssen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Willemssen in 1953 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

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