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Willmuth Family History

Willmuth 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: Willmarth, Willmott, Willcut, Hellmuth, Willcutt, Wilmouth, Wilmeth

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Where is the Willmuth family from?

You can see how Willmuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willmuth family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Willmuth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Willmuth family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Willmuth's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Willmuth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willmuth 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 Willmuth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Willmuth. 100% of Willmuth men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Willmuth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Willmuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willmuth 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Willmuth. 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 180 military records available for the last name Willmuth. For the veterans among your Willmuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willmuth lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Willmuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Willmuth in 1969 was 67, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willmuth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willmuth 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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