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Wlliams Family History

Wlliams 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: Williams, Wiliams, William, Willams, Elias, Allis, Ellis, Llamas

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Where is the Wlliams family from?

You can see how Wlliams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wlliams family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wlliams families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wlliams families living in Indiana. This was about 64% of all the recorded Wlliams's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wlliams families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wlliams 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 Wlliams ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wlliams. 100% of Wlliams 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 464 census records available for the last name Wlliams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wlliams 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Wlliams. 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 68 military records available for the last name Wlliams. For the veterans among your Wlliams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wlliams lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Wlliams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wlliams in 1950 was 37, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wlliams 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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