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Willats Family History

Willats Surname Meaning

see Willetts.

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


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Where is the Willats family from?

You can see how Willats families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willats family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Willats families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Willats families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Willats's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Willats families in 1891.
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What did your Willats ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Printers Compositor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Willats. 34% of Willats men worked as a Printers Compositor and 81% of Willats women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willats were Gen Labourer 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Printers Compositor
    34%
  • Checker Backer Dept Chemical
    34%
  • Gen Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Cook
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Willats family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Willats. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willats 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 533 immigration records available for the last name Willats. 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 222 military records available for the last name Willats. For the veterans among your Willats ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willats lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Willats life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Willats in 1967 was 83, and 93 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willats 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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