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Willms Family History

Willms Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: variant of Wilms.

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


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Where is the Willms family from?

You can see how Willms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willms family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Willms families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Willms families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Willms's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Willms families in 1891.
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What did your Willms ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Willms. 60% of Willms 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
    60%
  • Private Means
    40%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Willms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willms 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 Willms. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Willms. For the veterans among your Willms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willms lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Willms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Willms in 1955 was 41, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willms

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willms 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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