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Willigar Family History

Willigar Name 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: William, Milligan, Willinger, Gilligan, Willig, Williard, Willier

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Where is the Willigar family from?

You can see how Willigar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willigar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Willigar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 53 Willigar families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 77% of all the recorded Willigar's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Willigar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willigar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Willigar ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Willigar. 32% of Willigar men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Willigar women worked as a 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 1921

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Labourer
    28%
  • Mariner
    19%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Willigar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 850 census records available for the last name Willigar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willigar 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Willigar. 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 33 military records available for the last name Willigar. For the veterans among your Willigar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willigar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Willigar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Willigar in 1964 was 58, and 63 in 2002.

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