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Willmorth Family History

Willmorth 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: Willmarth, Willwerth, Willmott, Dillworth, Willmore, Wilmouth

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Where is the Willmorth family from?

You can see how Willmorth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willmorth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Willmorth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Willmorth families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Willmorth's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Willmorth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willmorth 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 Willmorth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Willmorth. 60% of Willmorth 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Trucker
    40%

What Willmorth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Willmorth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willmorth 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Willmorth. 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 20 military records available for the last name Willmorth. For the veterans among your Willmorth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willmorth lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Willmorth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Willmorth in 1953 was 53, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willmorth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willmorth 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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