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Wilsea Family History

Wilsea 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: Wilsey, Willey, Wise, Wiles, Wilden, Wiesen, Wiesel, Wilde, Wiley

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Where is the Wilsea family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wilsea. 100% of Wilsea 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 845 census records available for the last name Wilsea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilsea 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wilsea. 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 99 military records available for the last name Wilsea. For the veterans among your Wilsea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilsea lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Wilsea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wilsea in 1962 was 53, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilsea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilsea 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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