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Williamsen Family History

Williamsen Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Danish and North German Wilhelmsen. Compare Williamson.

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


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Where is the Williamsen family from?

You can see how Williamsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Williamsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Williamsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Williamsen families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Williamsen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Williamsen families in 1891.
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What did your Williamsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Williamsen. 88% of Williamsen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    13%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Williamsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Williamsen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Williamsen. 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 473 military records available for the last name Williamsen. For the veterans among your Williamsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Williamsen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Williamsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Williamsen in 1959 was 65, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Williamsen 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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