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Wilmar Family History

Wilmar 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: Wilmer, Widmar, Vilar, Villar, Delmar, Wimmer, Hilmer, Widmer, Gilmer

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Where is the Wilmar family from?

You can see how Wilmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilmar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilmar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Wilmar families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilmar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wilmar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilmar 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 Wilmar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilmar. 58% of Wilmar men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Wilmar women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilmar were Farmer and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Wilmar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 687 census records available for the last name Wilmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilmar 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Wilmar. 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 92 military records available for the last name Wilmar. For the veterans among your Wilmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilmar lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wilmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wilmar in 1961 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilmar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilmar 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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