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Willrich Name Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wil ‘will desire’ + rīc ‘power(ful)’.

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


Similar surnames: Wallerich, William, Dietrich, Weinrich, Eirich, Helfrich, Ulbrich

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Where is the Willrich family from?

You can see how Willrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willrich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Willrich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Willrich families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Willrich's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Willrich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willrich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Willrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Willrich. 100% of Willrich 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Willrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willrich 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Willrich. 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 564 military records available for the last name Willrich. For the veterans among your Willrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willrich lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Willrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Willrich in 1952 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

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