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Willits Name Meaning

English: variant of Willetts .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Willis, William, Lillis, Willms, Millis, Willing, Wills, Willmes

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Where is the Willits family from?

You can see how Willits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willits family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willits families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 39 Willits families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Willits's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Willits families in 1911.
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What did your Willits ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Salesman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Willits. 80% of Willits men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Willits women worked as a Salesman. .

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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
    80%
  • Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Willits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willits 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Willits. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Willits. For the veterans among your Willits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willits lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Willits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1961. The average life expectancy for Willits in 1943 was 60, and 71 in 2004.

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