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Willits Family History

Willits Surname Meaning

English: variant of Willetts.

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


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Where is the Willits family from?

You can see how Willits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willits family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willits families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 44 Willits families living in Warwickshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Willits's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Willits families in 1891.
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What did your Willits ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Willits. 94% of Willits 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
    94%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    7%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Willits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willits 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 Willits. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Willits. For the veterans among your Willits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willits lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Willits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1961. The average life expectancy for Willits in 1943 was 60, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willits 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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