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Willaker Family History

Willaker 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: Willauer, Willner, Willer, Hilliker, Willaert, Willeke, Willever

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Where is the Willaker family from?

You can see how Willaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willaker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Willaker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Willaker families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Willaker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Willaker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willaker 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 135 census records available for the last name Willaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willaker 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Willaker. 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 2 military records available for the last name Willaker. For the veterans among your Willaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willaker lifespan?

Average Willaker life expectancy in 1985 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willaker 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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