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Whilsmith Family History

Whilsmith 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: Shoesmith, Highsmith, Naismith, Reinsmith, Hysmith, Rhinesmith

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Where is the Whilsmith family from?

You can see how Whilsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whilsmith family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Whilsmith families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Whilsmith families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whilsmith's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Whilsmith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whilsmith 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 Whilsmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whilsmith. 100% of Whilsmith 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Whilsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whilsmith 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Whilsmith. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Whilsmith. For the veterans among your Whilsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whilsmith lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whilsmith

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