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Wllis Family History

Wllis 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: Allis, Ellis, Wallis, Willis, Ollis, Melis, Lis, Solis, Wali, Wiles

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Where is the Wllis family from?

You can see how Wllis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wllis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wllis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Wllis family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wllis's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Wllis families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wllis 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 Wllis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wllis. 100% of Wllis men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Wllis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Wllis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wllis 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Wllis. 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 26 military records available for the last name Wllis. For the veterans among your Wllis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wllis lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1981, in the United States, Wllis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wllis in 1974 was 80, and 64 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wllis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wllis 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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