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Wilmon Family History

Wilmon 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: Wilton, Wilson, Wilmot, Kilmon, Silmon, Willmon, Wilemon, Wilbon

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Where is the Wilmon family from?

You can see how Wilmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilmon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wilmon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wilmon families living in Kentucky. This was about 21% of all the recorded Wilmon's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Wilmon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilmon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilmon. 42% of Wilmon men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Farming
    17%
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Census Records

There are 885 census records available for the last name Wilmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilmon 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Wilmon. 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 131 military records available for the last name Wilmon. For the veterans among your Wilmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilmon lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Wilmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wilmon in 1971 was 63, and 77 in 2001.

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