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Willroy Family History

Willroy 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, Willow, Willy, Gilroy, Milloy, Kilroy, Milroy, Willcox

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Where is the Willroy family from?

You can see how Willroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willroy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willroy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Willroy family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Willroy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Willroy families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willroy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Willroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willroy 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Willroy. 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 26 military records available for the last name Willroy. For the veterans among your Willroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willroy lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1992, in the United States, Willroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Willroy in 1959 was 50, and 74 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willroy 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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