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Williges Family History

Williges 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, Willie, Willig, Willmes, Willits, Williams, Villines

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Where is the Williges family from?

You can see how Williges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Williges family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Williges families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Williges families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Williges's in USA. California had the highest population of Williges families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Williges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Williges 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Williges. 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 107 military records available for the last name Williges. For the veterans among your Williges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Williges lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Williges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Williges in 1969 was 71, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Williges 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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