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Wilmont Name Meaning

Altered form of Walloon or English Wilmot . The surname Wilmont is also found in Belgium (Wallonia) and northern France but it is very rare there. In some cases probably also Dutch: altered form of Walloon Wilmot or of its very rare French cognate Willemont.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wilmot, Wilmott, Wilton, Wilcott, Wilmore, Belmont, Wilson, Wilfong

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Where is the Wilmont family from?

You can see how Wilmont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilmont family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wilmont families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 36 Wilmont families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Wilmont's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wilmont families in 1880.
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What did your Wilmont ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilmont. 30% of Wilmont men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Wilmont women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilmont were Carpenter and Laundress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Cook
    24%
  • Laundress
    16%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wilmont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilmont 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Wilmont. 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 230 military records available for the last name Wilmont. For the veterans among your Wilmont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilmont lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wilmont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wilmont in 1963 was 60, and 71 in 2004.

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