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Wilmor Family History

Wilmor 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, Wilmer, Wilmot, Wilton, Gilmore, Wimmer, Hilmer, Widmer

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Where is the Wilmor family from?

You can see how Wilmor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilmor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilmor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Wilmor families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilmor's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wilmor families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilmor 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 Wilmor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wilmor. 100% of Wilmor women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Wilmor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilmor 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Wilmor. 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 34 military records available for the last name Wilmor. For the veterans among your Wilmor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilmor lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1998, in the United States, Wilmor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wilmor in 1989 was 18, and 61 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilmor 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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