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Willimon Family History

Willimon 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: Willison, Willmon, Silliman, Williston, Million, Willman, Fillion

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Where is the Willimon family from?

You can see how Willimon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willimon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Willimon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Willimon families living in London. This was about 13% of all the recorded Willimon's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Willimon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willimon 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 Willimon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Willimon. 50% of Willimon men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Willimon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Willimon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willimon 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Willimon. 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 122 military records available for the last name Willimon. For the veterans among your Willimon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willimon lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Willimon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Willimon in 1959 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willimon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willimon 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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