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Willet Family History

Willet Surname Meaning

English: variant of Willett. Altered form of French Ouellet.

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


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Where is the Willet family from?

You can see how Willet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Willet families living in London. This was about 12% of all the recorded Willet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Willet families in 1891.
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What did your Willet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Willet. 90% of Willet 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
    90%
  • Retired
    11%

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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Willet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willet 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 Willet. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Willet. For the veterans among your Willet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willet lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Willet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Willet in 1951 was 46, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willet 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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