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Wilmers Family History

Wilmers Surname Meaning

variant of Willmer with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Wilmers family from?

You can see how Wilmers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilmers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilmers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Wilmers families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Wilmers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wilmers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilmers 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 Wilmers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilmers. 25% of Wilmers men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Wilmers women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Painter
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Wilmers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wilmers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilmers 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Wilmers. 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 244 military records available for the last name Wilmers. For the veterans among your Wilmers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilmers lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Wilmers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wilmers in 1959 was 74, and 60 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilmers 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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