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Willaus Family History

Willaus 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: Willams, Willard, Villars, Wills, Wilgus, Wielgus, Villas, Willmes

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Where is the Willaus family from?

You can see how Willaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willaus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Willaus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Willaus families living in Yorkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Willaus's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Willaus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willaus 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 155 census records available for the last name Willaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willaus 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Willaus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Willaus. For the veterans among your Willaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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