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Willsie Name Meaning

Variant of Wilsey .

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


Similar surnames: Willie, Willsey, Lillie, Willson, Wyllie, Dillie, Tillie, Walle

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Where is the Willsie family from?

You can see how Willsie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willsie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Willsie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Willsie families living in Cheshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Willsie's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Willsie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willsie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Willsie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willsie. 36% of Willsie men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Willsie women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willsie were Laborer and Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Willsie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willsie 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Willsie. 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 350 military records available for the last name Willsie. For the veterans among your Willsie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willsie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Willsie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Willsie in 1963 was 75, and 74 in 2004.

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