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Wilmeth Family History

Wilmeth Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wilmot.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wilmeth family from?

You can see how Wilmeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilmeth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilmeth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Wilmeth families living in Glamorgan. This was about 45% of all the recorded Wilmeth's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Wilmeth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilmeth 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 Wilmeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilmeth. 44% of Wilmeth men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Wilmeth women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilmeth were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Cook
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%

What Wilmeth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wilmeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilmeth 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Wilmeth. 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 674 military records available for the last name Wilmeth. For the veterans among your Wilmeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilmeth lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Wilmeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wilmeth in 1947 was 54, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilmeth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilmeth 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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