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Willener Family History

Willener 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: Willner, Willever, Milliner, Billeter, Wisener, Willer, Wellner

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Where is the Willener family from?

You can see how Willener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willener family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Willener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Willener families living in Texas. This was about 45% of all the recorded Willener's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Willener families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Willener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Willener. 50% of Willener 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Willener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Willener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willener 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 Willener. 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 63 military records available for the last name Willener. For the veterans among your Willener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willener lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Willener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Willener in 1968 was 79, and 80 in 2002.

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