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Willgress Family History

Willgress Surname Meaning

from Middle English wild + gris ‘boar’ (Old Scandinavian gríss).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Willgress family from?

You can see how Willgress families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willgress family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Willgress families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 77 Willgress families living in Norfolk. This was about 83% of all the recorded Willgress's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Willgress families in 1891.
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What did your Willgress ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Willgress. 67% of Willgress men worked as a Farm Labourer and 95% of Willgress women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willgress were Chauffeur Gardener and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    67%
  • Chauffeur Gardener
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Housekeeper
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Willgress. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willgress 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Willgress. 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 149 military records available for the last name Willgress. For the veterans among your Willgress ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willgress lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Willgress life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Willgress in 1975 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willgress 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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