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Wille Family History

Wille Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: from a short form of any of the ancient Germanic personal names beginning Willi- as for example Willibrant, Willihart, Willihelm (see William).

English: from the Middle English personal name Wille, a pet form of William. Compare Will.

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


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Where is the Wille family from?

You can see how Wille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wille family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wille families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 76 Wille families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Wille's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wille families in 1891.
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What did your Wille ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wille. 76% of Wille 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
    76%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Wille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wille 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Wille. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Wille. For the veterans among your Wille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wille lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Wille life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wille in 1949 was 57, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wille

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wille 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.

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