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Willmer Family Origin

Where is the Willmer family from?

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    You can see how Willmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Willmer families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there were 5 Willmer families living in Maryland. This was about 56% of all the recorded Willmer's in the USA. Maryland had the highest population of Willmer families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Willmer Family Occupations

    What did your Willmer ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Willmer family was Laborer. The most common Willmer occupation in the USA was Carpenter. 14% of Willmer's were Carpenters. Carpenter, Farmer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Willmer.

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    • Carpenter

      14%

    • Farmer

      14%

    • Keeping House

      14%

    • Laborer

      14%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Willmer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Willmer Historical Records

    What Willmer family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Willmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willmer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Willmer

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Willmer. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Willmer. For the veterans among your Willmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Willmer Life Expectancy

    What is the average Willmer lifespan?

    Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Willmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Willmer in 1957 was 41, and 72 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willmer

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willmer 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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