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Willott Family History

Willott Surname Meaning

see Willett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Willott family from?

You can see how Willott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 108 Willott families living in Staffordshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Willott's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Willott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willott 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 Willott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Willott. 28% of Willott men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Willott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willott were Colliery Hewer H Worker and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Colliery Hewer
    17%
  • Incapacitated
    12%
  • Colliery Hewer H Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

What Willott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Willott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willott 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 565 immigration records available for the last name Willott. 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 409 military records available for the last name Willott. For the veterans among your Willott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willott lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Willott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Willott in 1958 was 65, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willott 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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