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Willsmer Family History

Willsmer Surname Meaning

see Willsmore.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Willsmer family from?

You can see how Willsmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willsmer family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Willsmer families living in Essex. This was about 92% of all the recorded Willsmer's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Willsmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willsmer 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 Willsmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Willsmer. 50% of Willsmer men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 81% of Willsmer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willsmer were Railway Clerk and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Horseman On Farm
    50%
  • Railway Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Willsmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willsmer 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Willsmer. 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 56 military records available for the last name Willsmer. For the veterans among your Willsmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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