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Willaughby Family History

Willaughby 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: Willoughby, Willingham, Killough, Silbaugh, Mcclaughry, Gallaugher

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Where is the Willaughby family from?

You can see how Willaughby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willaughby family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Willaughby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Willaughby families living in North Carolina. This was about 33% of all the recorded Willaughby's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Willaughby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willaughby 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 Willaughby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Willaughby. 82% of Willaughby 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Boarding House Keeper Retired
    19%

What Willaughby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 600 census records available for the last name Willaughby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willaughby 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 Willaughby. 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 42 military records available for the last name Willaughby. For the veterans among your Willaughby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willaughby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willaughby 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willaughby

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