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Williett Family History

Williett 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: Willett, Gillett, Millett, Willert, Willie, Willaert, Wallett

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Where is the Williett family from?

You can see how Williett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Williett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Williett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Williett family living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Williett's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Williett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Williett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Williett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Williett. 100% of Williett 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 123 census records available for the last name Williett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Williett 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Williett. 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 14 military records available for the last name Williett. For the veterans among your Williett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Williett lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2003, in the United States, Williett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Williett in 1990 was 73, and 54 in 2003.

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