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Willax Family History

Willax 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: Willan, Villa, Will, Willey, Villar, Millan, William, Walla, Lilla

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Where is the Willax family from?

You can see how Willax families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willax family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Willax families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Willax families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Willax's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Willax families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willax 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 Willax ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Willax. 100% of Willax men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Willax family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Willax. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willax 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Willax. 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 119 military records available for the last name Willax. For the veterans among your Willax ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willax lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Willax life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Willax in 1964 was 82, and 36 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willax 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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