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Willmore Family History

Willmore Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wilmore.

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


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Where is the Willmore family from?

You can see how Willmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willmore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willmore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 181 Willmore families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Willmore's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Willmore families in 1891.
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What did your Willmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Willmore. 16% of Willmore men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Willmore women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willmore were Gardener and House 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Lorry Driver
    8%
  • Gardener
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • House Duties
    2%

What Willmore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Willmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willmore 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Willmore. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Willmore. For the veterans among your Willmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willmore lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Willmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Willmore in 1948 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willmore 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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