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Wolmesley Family History

Wolmesley 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: Walmsley, Homesley, Worsley, Wormley, Wesley, Woosley, Lesley

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Where is the Wolmesley family from?

You can see how Wolmesley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolmesley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Wolmesley families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolmesley's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Wolmesley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolmesley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Wolmesley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolmesley 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wolmesley. 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 Wolmesley. For the veterans among your Wolmesley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolmesley lifespan?

Average Wolmesley life expectancy in 1975 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolmesley 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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