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Willatt Family History

Willatt Surname Meaning

see Willett.

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


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Where is the Willatt family from?

You can see how Willatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Willatt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Willatt families living in Staffordshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Willatt's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Willatt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willatt 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 Willatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Willatt. 100% of Willatt men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Willatt 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%
  • Head Teacher
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

What Willatt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Willatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willatt 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Willatt. 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 131 military records available for the last name Willatt. For the veterans among your Willatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willatt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Willatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Willatt in 1967 was 86, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willatt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willatt 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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