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Wilyam Family History

Wilyam 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: Wilham, Witham, William, Winham, Killam, Milham, Filyaw, Gillam

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Where is the Wilyam family from?

You can see how Wilyam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilyam family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wilyam family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilyam's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Wilyam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilyam 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 5 census records available for the last name Wilyam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilyam 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wilyam. 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 Wilyam. For the veterans among your Wilyam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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