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Williany Family History

Williany 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, Willing, Hillian, Gillian, Willmann, Illian, Willman

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Where is the Williany family from?

You can see how Williany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Williany family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Williany families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Williany family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Williany's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Williany families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Williany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Williany 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Williany. 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 3 military records available for the last name Williany. For the veterans among your Williany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Williany lifespan?

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