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Willams Family History

Willams Name Meaning

English: variant of Williams .

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


Similar surnames: Wiliams, Wollam, Williams, Hellams, Willes, Gillam, Willaman, Kellams

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Where is the Willams family from?

You can see how Willams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willams family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willams families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 36 Willams families living in Ontario. This was about 49% of all the recorded Willams's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Willams families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willams surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Willams ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Willams. 100% of Willams men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Willams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willams 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Willams. 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 Willams. For the veterans among your Willams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willams lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Willams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Willams in 1952 was 64, and 60 in 2004.

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