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Willaims Family History

Willaims Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Williams.

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


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Where is the Willaims family from?

You can see how Willaims families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willaims family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Willaims families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 68 Willaims families living in Lancashire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Willaims's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Willaims families in 1891.
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What did your Willaims ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Willaims. 100% of Willaims men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Willaims 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Willaims family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Willaims. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willaims 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 963 immigration records available for the last name Willaims. 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 735 military records available for the last name Willaims. For the veterans among your Willaims ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willaims lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Willaims life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Willaims in 1955 was 39, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willaims 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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