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Willies Family History

Willies Name Meaning

see Willis .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Willie, Willmes, Willits, Willis, Gillies, Willes, Willier, Illies

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Where is the Willies family from?

You can see how Willies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willies family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willies families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Willies family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Willies's in USA. New York had the highest population of Willies families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willies surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Willies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willies. 35% of Willies men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Willies women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willies were Carpenter and Beauty Operator. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Beauty Operator
    17%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Willies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willies 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Willies. 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 375 military records available for the last name Willies. For the veterans among your Willies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willies lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Willies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Willies in 1952 was 35, and 84 in 2004.

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