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Willisson Family History

Willisson 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: Williston, Willison, Williamson, Wilkison, Millison, Willson

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Where is the Willisson family from?

You can see how Willisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willisson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Willisson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 9 Willisson families living in Ohio. This was about 69% of all the recorded Willisson's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Willisson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willisson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Willisson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Willisson. 100% of Willisson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 913 census records available for the last name Willisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willisson 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Willisson. 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 64 military records available for the last name Willisson. For the veterans among your Willisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willisson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Willisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Willisson in 1967 was 68, and 97 in 2004.

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