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Wilmerton Family History

Wilmerton 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: Winterton, Wolverton, Palmerton, Wilkerson, Pilkerton, Alderton

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Where is the Wilmerton family from?

You can see how Wilmerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilmerton family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilmerton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wilmerton family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilmerton's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wilmerton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilmerton 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 Wilmerton ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Wilmerton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Wilmerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilmerton 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 Wilmerton. 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 46 military records available for the last name Wilmerton. For the veterans among your Wilmerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilmerton lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2002, in the United States, Wilmerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wilmerton in 1943 was 58, and 95 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilmerton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilmerton 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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