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Wilmont Family History

Wilmont Surname Meaning

Altered form of Walloon or English Wilmot. The surname Wilmont is also found in Belgium (Wallonia) and northern France but it is very rare there.

In some cases probably also Dutch: altered form of Walloon Wilmot or of its very rare French cognate Willemont.

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


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You can see how Wilmont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilmont family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wilmont families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Wilmont families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Wilmont's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wilmont families in 1891.
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What did your Wilmont ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Childrens Nurse was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wilmont. 100% of Wilmont women worked as a Childrens Nurse.

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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

  • Childrens Nurse
    100%

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There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wilmont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilmont 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Wilmont. 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 230 military records available for the last name Wilmont. For the veterans among your Wilmont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilmont lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wilmont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wilmont in 1963 was 60, and 71 in 2004.

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