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Wilmott Family History

Wilmott Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wilmot.

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


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Where is the Wilmott family from?

You can see how Wilmott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilmott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilmott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 19 Wilmott families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Wilmott's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wilmott families in 1911.
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What did your Wilmott ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wilmott. 50% of Wilmott men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Student
    13%

What Wilmott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Wilmott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilmott 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wilmott. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wilmott. For the veterans among your Wilmott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilmott lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wilmott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wilmott in 1964 was 92, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilmott

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilmott 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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