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Willham Family History

Willham 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: William, Gillham, Wilham, Millham, Windham, Wickham, Witham, Winham

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Where is the Willham family from?

You can see how Willham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Willham families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Willham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Willham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willham 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 Willham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Willham. 100% of Willham 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
    100%

What Willham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Willham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willham 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Willham. 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 333 military records available for the last name Willham. For the veterans among your Willham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willham lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Willham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Willham in 1960 was 62, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willham 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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