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Willon Family History

Willon 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: Dillon, Wilton, Willow, Wilson, Willen, Willan, Gillon, Willson

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Where is the Willon family from?

You can see how Willon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Willon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Willon families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Willon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Willon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Willon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willon. 53% of Willon men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Willon women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willon were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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
    53%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Willon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willon 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Willon. 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 357 military records available for the last name Willon. For the veterans among your Willon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Willon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Willon in 1964 was 68, and 19 in 2002.

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