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Willee Family History

Willee Surname 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: Willey, Willer, Willen, Wille, Willie, Willet, Willeke, Willes

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Where is the Willee family from?

You can see how Willee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Willee families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Willee families living in Sussex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Willee's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Willee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Willee ancestors do for a living?

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

What Willee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Willee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willee 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Willee. 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 73 military records available for the last name Willee. For the veterans among your Willee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willee lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Willee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Willee in 1962 was 79, and 70 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willee 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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