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Wilmath Family History

Wilmath Name 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: Wilmarth, Wilmeth, Wilmoth, Walrath, Willmarth, Wilmot, Wilmott

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Where is the Wilmath family from?

You can see how Wilmath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilmath family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilmath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wilmath family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilmath's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wilmath families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilmath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilmath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilmath. 39% of Wilmath men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Wilmath women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilmath were Miner and Secretary. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Miner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Secretary
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wilmath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilmath 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Wilmath. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 73 military records available for the last name Wilmath. For the veterans among your Wilmath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilmath lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Wilmath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wilmath in 1970 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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