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Willen Family History

Willen Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wille.

German: habitational name from a place so named near Wittmund.

Dutch: from the personal name Willin (see Wilhelm).

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


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Where is the Willen family from?

You can see how Willen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 41 Willen families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Willen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Willen families in 1891.
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What did your Willen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Willen. 100% of Willen men worked as a Bricklayer and 89% of Willen 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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%

What Willen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Willen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Willen. 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 612 military records available for the last name Willen. For the veterans among your Willen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Willen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Willen in 1955 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willen 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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