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Whillans Family History

Whillans Name Meaning

see Wealleans .

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


Similar surnames: Willens, Willan, Willams, Hillary, Holland, Millan, Hillen, Wieland

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Where is the Whillans family from?

You can see how Whillans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whillans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Whillans families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 37 Whillans families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Whillans's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Whillans families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whillans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whillans ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Whillans. 39% of Whillans men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Whillans women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whillans were Salesman and Tudiante. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Contractor
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Tudiante
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Whillans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whillans 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Whillans. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 205 military records available for the last name Whillans. For the veterans among your Whillans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whillans lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Whillans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Whillans in 1967 was 32, and 94 in 2001.

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