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Willyard Family History

Willyard Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Williard.

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


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Where is the Willyard family from?

You can see how Willyard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willyard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Willyard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Willyard families living in Cheshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Willyard's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Willyard families in 1891.
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What did your Willyard ancestors do for a living?

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

What Willyard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Willyard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willyard 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Willyard. 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 800 military records available for the last name Willyard. For the veterans among your Willyard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willyard lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Willyard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Willyard in 1954 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willyard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willyard 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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