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Wilmerson Family History

Wilmerson Surname Meaning

Probably from the Middle English personal name Wilmer (see Willmer) + -son ‘son of Wilmer’ but this cannot be certain as no medieval bearers have been found.

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


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Where is the Wilmerson family from?

You can see how Wilmerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilmerson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilmerson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Wilmerson families living in Norfolk. This was about 92% of all the recorded Wilmerson's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Wilmerson families in 1891.
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What did your Wilmerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wilmerson. 100% of Wilmerson 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Wilmerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilmerson 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Wilmerson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wilmerson. For the veterans among your Wilmerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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