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Wilsmore Family History

Wilsmore Surname Meaning

see Willsmore.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Wilsmore family from?

You can see how Wilsmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilsmore family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wilsmore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Wilsmore families living in Essex. This was about 93% of all the recorded Wilsmore's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Wilsmore families in 1891.
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What did your Wilsmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wilsmore. 100% of Wilsmore women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wilsmore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wilsmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilsmore 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Wilsmore. 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 102 military records available for the last name Wilsmore. For the veterans among your Wilsmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilsmore lifespan?

Average Wilsmore life expectancy in 1967 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilsmore 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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