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Willmoth Family History

Willmoth Surname Meaning

variant of Willmott with post-medieval excrescent -h.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Willmoth family from?

You can see how Willmoth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willmoth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Willmoth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 56 Willmoth families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Willmoth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Willmoth families in 1891.
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What did your Willmoth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Willmoth. 100% of Willmoth men worked as a Builders Labourer and 74% of Willmoth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • School Teacher
    14%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    14%

What Willmoth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Willmoth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willmoth 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Willmoth. 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 238 military records available for the last name Willmoth. For the veterans among your Willmoth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willmoth lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Willmoth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Willmoth in 1959 was 59, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willmoth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willmoth 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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