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Wilmo Family History

Wilmo 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: Wilms, Wilm, Wilmot, Wild, Will, Wilton, Wilk, Wilby, Wiles, Milko

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Where is the Wilmo family from?

You can see how Wilmo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilmo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Wilmo families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Wilmo family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilmo's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Wilmo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilmo 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 Wilmo ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Wilmo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilmo 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Wilmo. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wilmo. For the veterans among your Wilmo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilmo lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1998, in the United States, Wilmo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wilmo in 1994 was 68, and 92 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilmo 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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