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Wilroy Family History

Wilroy 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: Gilroy, Kilroy, Milroy, Wilton, Gilboy, Wilby, Willey, Mulroy, Wiley

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Where is the Wilroy family from?

You can see how Wilroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilroy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilroy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Wilroy families living in Derbyshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Wilroy's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Wilroy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilroy 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 Wilroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilroy. 31% of Wilroy men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wilroy women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilroy were New Worker and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    31%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • New Worker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wilroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilroy 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Wilroy. 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 316 military records available for the last name Wilroy. For the veterans among your Wilroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilroy lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wilroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wilroy in 1956 was 30, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilroy 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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