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Willmert Family History

Willmert 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: Willert, Willaert, Willmer, Willner, Wilbert, Wilfert, Willer, Wilmer

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Where is the Willmert family from?

You can see how Willmert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willmert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Willmert families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Willmert families living in Somerset. This was about 33% of all the recorded Willmert's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Willmert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willmert 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 Willmert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willmert. 54% of Willmert men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Willmert women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willmert were Laborer and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    47%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Willmert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 916 census records available for the last name Willmert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willmert 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Willmert. 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 132 military records available for the last name Willmert. For the veterans among your Willmert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willmert lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Willmert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Willmert in 1955 was 47, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willmert 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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