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Williard Family History

Williard Surname Meaning

English (Sussex): variant of Willard. German: variant of Willhardt (see Willert).

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


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Where is the Williard family from?

You can see how Williard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Williard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Williard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Williard families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Williard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Williard families in 1891.
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What did your Williard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Williard. 89% of Williard 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
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Williard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Williard 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 711 immigration records available for the last name Williard. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Williard. For the veterans among your Williard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Williard lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Williard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Williard in 1941 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Williard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Williard 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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