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Willacey Family History

Willacey 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: Wallace, Willey, Willauer, Willsey, Hillary, Willner, Mullaney

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Where is the Willacey family from?

You can see how Willacey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willacey family name was found in the UK, and Scotland in 1891. The most Willacey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Willacey families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Willacey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Willacey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willacey 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 98 census records available for the last name Willacey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willacey 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Willacey. 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 22 military records available for the last name Willacey. For the veterans among your Willacey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willacey lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Willacey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Willacey in 1980 was 66, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willacey 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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