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Willasey Family History

Willasey 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: Willsey, Willey, Willadsen, Gillaspy, Wilsey, Willauer, Wiltsey

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Where is the Willasey family from?

You can see how Willasey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willasey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Willasey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Willasey families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Willasey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Willasey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willasey 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 237 census records available for the last name Willasey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willasey 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Willasey. 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 10 military records available for the last name Willasey. For the veterans among your Willasey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willasey lifespan?

Average Willasey life expectancy in 1973 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willasey 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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