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Wll Family History

Wll 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: Wall, Will, Ell, Well, All, Woll, Ill, Lu, Li, Wu

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Where is the Wll family from?

You can see how Wll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wll family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wll families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Wll families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wll's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Wll families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wll 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 771 census records available for the last name Wll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wll 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Wll. 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 14 military records available for the last name Wll. For the veterans among your Wll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wll lifespan?

Average Wll life expectancy in 1994 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wll 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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