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Willauer Family History

Willauer Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Willau in the Rhineland. It is found in Baden-Württemberg Alsace (France) and Switzerland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Willauer family from?

You can see how Willauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willauer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Willauer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Willauer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Willauer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Willauer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willauer 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 Willauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Willauer. 50% of Willauer men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Engineer
    12%
  • Attorney
    12%

What Willauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Willauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willauer 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Willauer. 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 388 military records available for the last name Willauer. For the veterans among your Willauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willauer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Willauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Willauer in 1962 was 78, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willauer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willauer 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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