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Willow Family History

Willow Name Meaning

English: topographic name from Middle English wilwe wilghe wil(l)owe ‘willow’ (Old English wilig welig) for a person who lived at or near a willow tree or in an area where willow trees grew.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Will, Wilton, Willey, Willows, Callow, Gillow, Winslow, Kellow

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Where is the Willow family from?

You can see how Willow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Willow families living in Lancashire. This was about 12% of all the recorded Willow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Willow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Willow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chauffeur and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Willow. 100% of Willow men worked as a Chauffeur and 100% of Willow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Chauffeur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Willow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willow 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 624 immigration records available for the last name Willow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Willow. For the veterans among your Willow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Willow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Willow in 1962 was 56, and 90 in 2004.

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