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Willaert Family History

Willaert Surname Meaning

Flemish: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wil ‘will’ + hard ‘hardy strong’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Willaert family from?

You can see how Willaert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willaert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Willaert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Willaert families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Willaert's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Willaert families in 1891.
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What did your Willaert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willaert. 38% of Willaert men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Willaert women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Willaert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 417 census records available for the last name Willaert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willaert 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Willaert. 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 182 military records available for the last name Willaert. For the veterans among your Willaert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willaert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Willaert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Willaert in 1962 was 76, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willaert 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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