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Willmarth Family History

Willmarth Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wilmarth itself a variant of Wilmot.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Willmarth family from?

You can see how Willmarth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willmarth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Willmarth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Willmarth families living in Dorset. This was about 75% of all the recorded Willmarth's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Willmarth families in 1891.
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What did your Willmarth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willmarth. 28% of Willmarth men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Willmarth women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willmarth were Clerk and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Willmarth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Willmarth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willmarth 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Willmarth. 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 460 military records available for the last name Willmarth. For the veterans among your Willmarth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willmarth lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Willmarth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Willmarth in 1957 was 41, and 59 in 2004.

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