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Willshaw Family History

Willshaw Surname Meaning

see Wiltshire.

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


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Where is the Willshaw family from?

You can see how Willshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Willshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 207 Willshaw families living in Staffordshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Willshaw's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Willshaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willshaw 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 Willshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Willshaw. 20% of Willshaw men worked as a Bricklayer and 87% of Willshaw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willshaw were Gardener (retired) and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    20%
  • Electric Jointers Mate
    20%
  • Window Cleaner Heavy Work
    20%
  • Gardener (retired)
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Household Duties
    3%

What Willshaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Willshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willshaw 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Willshaw. 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 291 military records available for the last name Willshaw. For the veterans among your Willshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willshaw lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Willshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Willshaw in 1966 was 69, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willshaw 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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