Origins of the Wilmer surname

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    In 1921, most Wilmers lived in london

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    800 Wilmer Travel & migration records
    2,900 Wilmers found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Wilmers

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    Common female occupations for Wilmers in 1921

    Dressmaker

    11

    General Servant Domestic

    11

    Laundress

    11

    Charwoman

    7

    Domestic Servant

    7

    Common male occupations for Wilmers in 1921

    Shoe Finisher

    14

    Agricultural Labourer

    13

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    10

    Farmer

    9

    Baker

    8

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