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Willage Family History

Willage 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: Millage, Wallace, Willard, Wille, Willie, Willig, Willeke, Willan

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Where is the Willage family from?

You can see how Willage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willage family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Willage families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Willage families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Willage's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Willage families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willage 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 194 census records available for the last name Willage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willage 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Willage. 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 Willage. For the veterans among your Willage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willage lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Willage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Willage in 1970 was 81, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willage 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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