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Willars Family History

Willars Surname Meaning

see Willers.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Willars family from?

You can see how Willars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willars family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Willars families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 70 Willars families living in Leicestershire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Willars's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Willars families in 1891.
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What did your Willars ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Willars. 34% of Willars men worked as a Bricklayer and 88% of Willars women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willars were Master Boot Repairer and Warehouse Packer (biscuit Factory.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • Retired
    34%
  • Master Boot Repairer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Charwoman
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Warehouse Packer (biscuit Factory
    4%

What Willars family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Willars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willars 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Willars. 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 198 military records available for the last name Willars. For the veterans among your Willars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willars lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Willars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Willars in 1967 was 39, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willars 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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