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Wilmarth Family History

Wilmarth Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wilmot.

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


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Where is the Wilmarth family from?

You can see how Wilmarth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilmarth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilmarth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Wilmarth families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wilmarth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wilmarth families in 1891.
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What did your Wilmarth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilmarth. 22% of Wilmarth men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Wilmarth women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilmarth were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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
    22%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Wilmarth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilmarth 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 704 immigration records available for the last name Wilmarth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wilmarth. For the veterans among your Wilmarth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilmarth lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wilmarth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wilmarth in 1959 was 80, and 71 in 2004.

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