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Wilmette Family History

Wilmette 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: Willette, Millette, Milette, Gillette, Willett, Guilmette, Wilmott

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Where is the Wilmette family from?

You can see how Wilmette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilmette family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilmette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wilmette families living in Connecticut. This was about 46% of all the recorded Wilmette's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Wilmette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilmette 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 80 census records available for the last name Wilmette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilmette 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wilmette. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wilmette. For the veterans among your Wilmette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilmette lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Wilmette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wilmette in 1964 was 49, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilmette 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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