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Willsmore Family History

Willsmore Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin but perhaps a variant of Willmore or Wilmore (variants of Wildmore) with intrusive -s-.

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


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Where is the Willsmore family from?

You can see how Willsmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willsmore family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Willsmore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Willsmore families living in Essex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Willsmore's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Willsmore families in 1891.
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What did your Willsmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Willsmore. 34% of Willsmore men worked as a Retired and 90% of Willsmore women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willsmore were Ball Bearing Machinist In Ball Bearing Factory and Housewife.

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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

  • Retired
    34%
  • Horseman On Farm
    34%
  • Ball Bearing Machinist In Ball Bearing Factory
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Willsmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willsmore 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Willsmore. 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 136 military records available for the last name Willsmore. For the veterans among your Willsmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willsmore lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Willsmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Willsmore in 1963 was 74, and 76 in 2001.

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