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Willick Family History

Willick Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German willig ‘willing’. Altered form of German Willich or Willig.

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


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Where is the Willick family from?

You can see how Willick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Willick families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Willick's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Willick families in 1891.
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What did your Willick ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Willick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willick 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Willick. 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 347 military records available for the last name Willick. For the veterans among your Willick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Willick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Willick in 1964 was 77, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willick 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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