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Willus Family History

Willus 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: Wills, Wilgus, Willms, Willis, Willes, Will, Willey, Wiles, Millis

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Where is the Willus family from?

You can see how Willus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Willus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Willus family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Willus's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Willus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willus 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 Willus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Willus. 100% of Willus 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
    100%

What Willus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Willus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willus 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Willus. 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 18 military records available for the last name Willus. For the veterans among your Willus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willus lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Willus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Willus in 1972 was 62, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willus 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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