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Willkomm Family History

Willkomm Surname Meaning

German: probably from a nickname for a hospitable man

someone who habitually used the greeting willkomm ‘welcome’

(from Middle High German willecome) or who was always welcome.

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


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Where is the Willkomm family from?

You can see how Willkomm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willkomm family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Willkomm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Willkomm family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Willkomm's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Willkomm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willkomm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Willkomm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willkomm. 34% of Willkomm men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Willkomm women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Clerical
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Willkomm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Willkomm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willkomm 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Willkomm. 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 515 military records available for the last name Willkomm. For the veterans among your Willkomm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willkomm lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Willkomm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Willkomm in 1963 was 82, and 82 in 2003.

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