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Willmeth Family History

Willmeth 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: Wilmeth, Willwerth, Willet, Willmes, Willett, Willmarth, Willmott

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Where is the Willmeth family from?

You can see how Willmeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willmeth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Willmeth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Willmeth families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Willmeth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Willmeth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willmeth 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 Willmeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willmeth. 34% of Willmeth men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Willmeth women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Hoist Man
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Willmeth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 820 census records available for the last name Willmeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willmeth 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Willmeth. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 62 military records available for the last name Willmeth. For the veterans among your Willmeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willmeth lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Willmeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Willmeth in 1966 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willmeth 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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