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Wiiliams Family History

Wiiliams 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, Mcwilliams, Gwilliam, Williamsen

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Where is the Wiiliams family from?

You can see how Wiiliams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiiliams family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiiliams families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wiiliams families living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wiiliams's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Wiiliams families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Wiiliams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiiliams 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wiiliams. 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 37 military records available for the last name Wiiliams. For the veterans among your Wiiliams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiiliams lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Wiiliams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wiiliams in 1981 was 60, and 52 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiiliams 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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