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Wilmes Name Meaning

North German and Dutch: variant of Wilms .

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


Similar surnames: Wilms, Willmes, Wilkes, Hilmer, Wilm, Nilges, Wilmer, Illes, Gilkes

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Where is the Wilmes family from?

You can see how Wilmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilmes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilmes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Wilmes families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Wilmes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wilmes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilmes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilmes ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wilmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilmes 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 821 immigration records available for the last name Wilmes. 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 939 military records available for the last name Wilmes. For the veterans among your Wilmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilmes lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wilmes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wilmes in 1955 was 36, and 70 in 2004.

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