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Willerson Family History

Willerson 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: Tillerson, Wilkerson, Milleson, Rollerson, Willemsen, Willers

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Where is the Willerson family from?

You can see how Willerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willerson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Willerson families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Willerson's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Willerson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Willerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willerson. 36% of Willerson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Willerson women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    33%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Medical Doctor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 828 census records available for the last name Willerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willerson 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Willerson. 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 98 military records available for the last name Willerson. For the veterans among your Willerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willerson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Willerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Willerson in 1964 was 72, and 90 in 2004.

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