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Willich Family History

Willich Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named near Düsseldorf in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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


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Where is the Willich family from?

You can see how Willich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Willich families living in Devon. This was about 44% of all the recorded Willich's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Willich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willich 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 Willich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willich. 17% of Willich men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Willich women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willich were Clerk and Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Willich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Willich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willich 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 521 immigration records available for the last name Willich. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Willich. For the veterans among your Willich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Willich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Willich in 1962 was 80, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willich 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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