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Willams Family History

Willams Surname Meaning

English: variant of Williams.

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


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Where is the Willams family from?

You can see how Willams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willams family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willams families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Willams families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Willams's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Willams families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willams surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Willams ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Willams. 50% of Willams men worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties and 86% of Willams women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willams were Cowman and Laundress.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Cowman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Laundress
    3%

What Willams family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Willams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willams 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Willams. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Willams. For the veterans among your Willams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willams lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Willams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Willams in 1952 was 64, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willams 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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