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Willimson Family History

Willimson 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: Williamson, Willison, Williston, Williamsen, Willemsen, Wilkison

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Where is the Willimson family from?

You can see how Willimson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willimson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willimson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 50 Willimson families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Willimson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Willimson families in 1911.
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What did your Willimson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willimson. 36% of Willimson men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Willimson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willimson were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
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What Willimson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Willimson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willimson 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Willimson. 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 165 military records available for the last name Willimson. For the veterans among your Willimson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willimson lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1995, in the United States, Willimson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Willimson in 1984 was 72, and 53 in 1995.

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