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Willep Family History

Willep 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: Willey, Willer, Willen, Wille, Willet, Willes, Willem, Pille, Waller

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Where is the Willep family from?

You can see how Willep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willep family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Willep families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Willep families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Willep's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Willep families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Willep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willep 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Willep. 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 military records available for the last name Willep. For the veterans among your Willep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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