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Willoby Family History

Willoby 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: Wilby, Willey, Willock, Willow, Willy, Milloy, Willows, Willsey

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Where is the Willoby family from?

You can see how Willoby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willoby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willoby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Willoby families living in New Hampshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Willoby's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Willoby families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willoby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Willoby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willoby. 38% of Willoby men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Willoby women worked as a Servant. .

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Miner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Willoby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willoby 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Willoby. 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 305 military records available for the last name Willoby. For the veterans among your Willoby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willoby lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Willoby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Willoby in 1964 was 64, and 65 in 2002.

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