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Wilmire Family History

Wilmire 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: Wilmore, Gilmore, Wilhite, Wigmore, Wilkie, Wilmer, Willie, Dilmore

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Where is the Wilmire family from?

You can see how Wilmire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilmire family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilmire families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wilmire family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wilmire's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Wilmire families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilmire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Wilmire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilmire 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 Wilmire. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wilmire. For the veterans among your Wilmire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilmire lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Wilmire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wilmire in 1973 was 88, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilmire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilmire 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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