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Willmon Family History

Willmon Surname Meaning

English: variant of Willman.

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


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Where is the Willmon family from?

You can see how Willmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willmon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Willmon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Willmon families living in Alberta. This was about 33% of all the recorded Willmon's in Canada. Alberta and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Willmon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willmon 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 Willmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willmon. 48% of Willmon men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Willmon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willmon were Carpenter 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
    48%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Housework
    34%

What Willmon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Willmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willmon 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Willmon. 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 559 military records available for the last name Willmon. For the veterans among your Willmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willmon lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Willmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Willmon in 1953 was 53, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willmon 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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