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Willig Family History

Willig Surname Meaning

German:: from a pet form of the personal name Wilhelm.

Nickname from Middle High German willec willic Middle German willich ‘willing friendly’.

Habitational name from Willich near Düsseldorf.

From a shortened form of Willing.

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


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Where is the Willig family from?

You can see how Willig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Willig families living in London. This was about 77% of all the recorded Willig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Willig families in 1891.
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What did your Willig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Willig. 67% of Willig 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
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    34%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Willig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willig 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 Willig. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Willig. For the veterans among your Willig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willig lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Willig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Willig in 1952 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willig 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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