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Wilnot Family History

Wilnot 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: Wilmot, Wilton, Wilcott, Wint, Willow, Wilson, Minot, Pilot, Willet

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Where is the Wilnot family from?

You can see how Wilnot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilnot family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Wilnot families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Wilnot families living in Somerset. This was about 71% of all the recorded Wilnot's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Wilnot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilnot 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 Wilnot ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wilnot. 100% of Wilnot 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 147 census records available for the last name Wilnot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilnot 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Wilnot. 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 21 military records available for the last name Wilnot. For the veterans among your Wilnot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilnot lifespan?

Average Wilnot life expectancy in 1971 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilnot 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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