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Wilmurth Family History

Wilmurth 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, Willmarth, Wilmouth, Wilmeth, Wilmoth, Wirth, Walworth

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Where is the Wilmurth family from?

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

What did your Wilmurth ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Wilmurth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilmurth 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wilmurth. 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 49 military records available for the last name Wilmurth. For the veterans among your Wilmurth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilmurth lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Wilmurth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wilmurth in 1960 was 47, and 55 in 2001.

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