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Wilmatt Family History

Wilmatt 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: Wilmott, Wilcott, Willett, Wilmot, Willmott, Wiatt, Wimsatt, Wilmarth

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Where is the Wilmatt family from?

You can see how Wilmatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilmatt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wilmatt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilmatt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wilmatt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilmatt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Wilmatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilmatt 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wilmatt. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wilmatt. For the veterans among your Wilmatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilmatt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilmatt 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilmatt

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