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Williger Family History

Williger 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: Willinger, Willier, Willner, Billiter, Milliner, Dillinger, Fillinger

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Where is the Williger family from?

You can see how Williger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Williger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Williger families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Williger family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Williger's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Williger families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Williger 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 Williger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Williger. 60% of Williger men worked as a Proprietor and 58% of Williger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Williger were Laborer and Farm Hand.

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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

  • Proprietor
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    58%
  • Farm Hand
    43%

What Williger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 474 census records available for the last name Williger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Williger 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Williger. 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 631 military records available for the last name Williger. For the veterans among your Williger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Williger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Williger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Williger in 1967 was 90, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Williger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Williger 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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