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Willardson Family History

Willardson Surname Meaning

Patronymic from English Willard.

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


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Where is the Willardson family from?

You can see how Willardson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willardson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Willardson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Willardson families living in Essex. This was about 93% of all the recorded Willardson's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Willardson families in 1891.
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What did your Willardson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willardson. 32% of Willardson men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Willardson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willardson were Linoleum Layer and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Linoleum Layer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Willardson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 888 census records available for the last name Willardson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willardson 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Willardson. 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 Willardson. For the veterans among your Willardson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willardson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Willardson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Willardson in 1963 was 72, and 75 in 2004.

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