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Willas Family History

Willas 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: Wills, Villas, Willms, Willan, Willis, Willes, Willams, Pallas, Villa

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Where is the Willas family from?

You can see how Willas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Willas families living in Northumberland. This was about 39% of all the recorded Willas's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Willas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willas 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 Willas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Willas. 100% of Willas men worked as an Agricultural Engineer and 100% of Willas 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

  • Agricultural Engineer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Willas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Willas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willas 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Willas. 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 85 military records available for the last name Willas. For the veterans among your Willas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willas lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Willas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Willas in 1960 was 53, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willas 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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