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Willack Family History

Willack 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: Willock, Willick, Wallack, Wallace, Wallach, Bellack, Willard

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Where is the Willack family from?

You can see how Willack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willack family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willack families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 6 Willack families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Willack's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Willack families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willack 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 170 census records available for the last name Willack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willack 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Willack. 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 18 military records available for the last name Willack. For the veterans among your Willack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willack lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willack 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willack

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