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Willment Family History

Willment Surname Meaning

see Willman.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Willment family from?

You can see how Willment families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willment family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Willment families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Willment families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Willment's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Willment families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willment 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 Willment ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Work Assisting Fa and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Willment. 34% of Willment men worked as a Farm Work Assisting Fa and 82% of Willment women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willment were Cowman and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Work Assisting Fa
    34%
  • Taxi Driver
    23%
  • Railway Clerk
    23%
  • Cowman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

What Willment family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Willment. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willment 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Willment. 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 91 military records available for the last name Willment. For the veterans among your Willment ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willment lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Willment life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Willment in 1971 was 60, and 78 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willment

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willment 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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