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Willhight Family History

Willhight 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: Willrich, Willig, Willhoit, Willhite, Wright, Light, William

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Where is the Willhight family from?

You can see how Willhight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willhight family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Willhight families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Willhight families living in Georgia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Willhight's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Willhight families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willhight 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 Willhight ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willhight. 100% of Willhight men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Willhight women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Willhight family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Willhight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willhight 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 immigration records available for the last name Willhight. 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 70 military records available for the last name Willhight. For the veterans among your Willhight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willhight lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Willhight life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Willhight in 1959 was 43, and 45 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willhight

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willhight 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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