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Wilmotte Family History

Wilmotte 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: Wilmott, Wilcott, Billotte, Wilmore, Willette, Wilmot, Willmott

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Where is the Wilmotte family from?

You can see how Wilmotte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilmotte family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilmotte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wilmotte families living in Wisconsin. This was about 32% of all the recorded Wilmotte's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wilmotte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilmotte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilmotte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilmotte. 50% of Wilmotte men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Wilmotte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilmotte 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Wilmotte. 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 27 military records available for the last name Wilmotte. For the veterans among your Wilmotte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilmotte lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wilmotte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wilmotte in 1967 was 77, and 92 in 2004.

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