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Walmisley Family History

Walmisley Surname Meaning

see Walmsley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Walmisley family from?

You can see how Walmisley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walmisley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Walmisley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Walmisley families living in Surrey. This was about 38% of all the recorded Walmisley's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Walmisley families in 1891.
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What did your Walmisley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Stockbroker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Walmisley. 50% of Walmisley men worked as a Stockbroker and 74% of Walmisley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walmisley were Bank Clerk and Independent.

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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 1939

  • Stockbroker
    50%
  • Bank Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • None
    14%
  • Independent
    14%

What Walmisley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Walmisley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walmisley 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Walmisley. 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 46 military records available for the last name Walmisley. For the veterans among your Walmisley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walmisley lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Walmisley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Walmisley in 1973 was 81, and 101 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walmisley 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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