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Wilmore Family History

Wilmore Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Wildmoor in Belbroughton (Worcestershire) and perhaps also from Wildmore Fen (Lincolnshire) though early evidence that the latter gave rise to a surname is lacking.

A third possible source is the Weald Moors (Shropshire) recorded as Wyldemor' in 1291. The placenames derive from Old English wilde ‘wild’ + mōr ‘moor’.

There may have been some confusion with the surname Willmer.

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


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Where is the Wilmore family from?

You can see how Wilmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilmore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilmore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 130 Wilmore families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Wilmore's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wilmore families in 1891.
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What did your Wilmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wilmore. 25% of Wilmore men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 74% of Wilmore women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilmore were Farm Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cotton Weaver
    25%
  • Incapacitated
    15%
  • Artificial Silk Weaver
    10%
  • Farm Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Cotton Weaver
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 877 immigration records available for the last name Wilmore. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wilmore. For the veterans among your Wilmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilmore lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wilmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wilmore in 1961 was 27, and 57 in 2004.

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