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Wilis Family History

Wilis 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: Wiles, Wills, Wilms, Wilks, Willis, Wilds, Wilts, Miles, Giles, Melis

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Where is the Wilis family from?

You can see how Wilis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Wilis families living in Devon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wilis's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Wilis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilis 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 Wilis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wilis. 100% of Wilis 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Wilis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilis 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Wilis. 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 297 military records available for the last name Wilis. For the veterans among your Wilis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1979, in the United States, Wilis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Wilis in 1965 was 81, and 63 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilis 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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