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Willinghan Family History

Willinghan 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: Willingham, Billingham, Dillingham, Gillingham, Fillingham

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Where is the Willinghan family from?

You can see how Willinghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willinghan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Willinghan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Willinghan families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Willinghan's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Willinghan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willinghan 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 Willinghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willinghan. 28% of Willinghan men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Willinghan women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willinghan were Farm Hand and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Farm Hand
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • House Wife
    27%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%

What Willinghan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Willinghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willinghan 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Willinghan. 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 81 military records available for the last name Willinghan. For the veterans among your Willinghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willinghan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Willinghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Willinghan in 1968 was 56, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willinghan 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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