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Wilmus Family History

Wilmus 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: Wilgus, Wilmes, Wilms, Wiles, Kalmus, Wirkus, Hilmes, Wilmer, Wills

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Where is the Wilmus family from?

You can see how Wilmus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilmus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilmus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wilmus family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilmus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wilmus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilmus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Wilmus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilmus 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Wilmus. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wilmus. For the veterans among your Wilmus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilmus lifespan?

Average Wilmus life expectancy in 1974 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilmus 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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