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Wilmothe Family History

Wilmothe 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: Wilmoth, Wilmore, Wilmot, Wilmott, Wilmouth, Wilmeth, Timothy

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Where is the Wilmothe family from?

You can see how Wilmothe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilmothe family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Wilmothe family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilmothe's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Wilmothe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilmothe 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 4 census records available for the last name Wilmothe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilmothe 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 Wilmothe. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wilmothe. For the veterans among your Wilmothe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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