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Willamon Family History

Willamon 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: Willaman, Willmon, Villamor, Willman, Villalon, Williamson, Willan

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Where is the Willamon family from?

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

What did your Willamon ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Willamon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Willamon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willamon 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Willamon. 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 29 military records available for the last name Willamon. For the veterans among your Willamon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willamon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Willamon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Willamon in 1966 was 96, and 74 in 2001.

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