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Wilmouth Family History

Wilmouth Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Wilmoth.

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


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Where is the Wilmouth family from?

You can see how Wilmouth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilmouth family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilmouth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Wilmouth families living in Tennessee. This was about 26% of all the recorded Wilmouth's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Wilmouth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilmouth 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 Wilmouth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilmouth. 50% of Wilmouth men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Wilmouth women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilmouth were Farm Labor and Helper.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Farm Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Helper
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wilmouth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilmouth 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Wilmouth. 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 469 military records available for the last name Wilmouth. For the veterans among your Wilmouth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilmouth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wilmouth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wilmouth in 1964 was 82, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilmouth 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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