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Wilme Family History

Wilme Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wilde, Wile, Wilmer, Wille, Wilke, Wilmes, Wilms, Wilm, Pille, Wild

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Where is the Wilme family from?

You can see how Wilme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilme family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wilme families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Wilme families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wilme's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wilme families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilme 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 Wilme ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wilme. 100% of Wilme 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
    100%

What Wilme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Wilme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilme 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Wilme. 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 28 military records available for the last name Wilme. For the veterans among your Wilme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilme lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1980, in the United States, Wilme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Wilme in 1961 was 35, and 61 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilme

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilme 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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