Willger Family History

Willger Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Willner, Willer, Wilger, Willmer, Willier, Waller, Miller, Weller, Biller, Willey

1,000 record(s) for Willger

448	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
21	Military Records
36	Immigration Records
278	Census and Voter Lists
790	Member Trees

Where is the Willger family from?

You can see how Willger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Willger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Willger families living in Illinois. This was about 70% of all the recorded Willger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Willger families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Willger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willger. 75% of Willger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Willger women worked as a Cook.

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

75%

Truck driver

25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Cook

100%

What Willger family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 278 census records available for the last name Willger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 36 immigration records available for the last name Willger. 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.

Military Records

There are 21 military records available for the last name Willger. For the veterans among your Willger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Willger lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Willger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Willger in 1972 was 80, and 91 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.