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Willour Family History

Willour 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: Willner, Willock, Willer, Willow, Willauer, Gilmour, Kilgour

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Where is the Willour family from?

You can see how Willour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willour family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willour families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Willour families living in Somerset. This was about 39% of all the recorded Willour's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Willour families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willour 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 Willour ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Willour. 72% of Willour men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Willour family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Willour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willour 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Willour. 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 260 military records available for the last name Willour. For the veterans among your Willour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willour lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Willour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Willour in 1962 was 86, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willour

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willour 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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