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Willmann Family History

Willmann Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of Wilhelm or any of the various other personal names beginning with the element wil(l) (see Wille).

Middle High German man means ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Willmann family from?

You can see how Willmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Willmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Willmann families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Willmann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Willmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Willmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willmann. 24% of Willmann men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Willmann women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willmann were Carpenter and Secretary.

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    30%
  • Beauty Operator
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%

What Willmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Willmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willmann 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 Willmann. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Willmann. For the veterans among your Willmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willmann lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Willmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Willmann in 1959 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willmann 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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