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Wilis Family History

Wilis 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: Wiles, Wills, Wilms, Wilks, Willis, Wilds, Wilts, Miles, Giles, Melis

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Where is the Wilis family from?

You can see how Wilis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Wilis families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 45% of all the recorded Wilis's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Wilis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wilis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilis 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Wilis. 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 297 military records available for the last name Wilis. For the veterans among your Wilis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1979, in the United States, Wilis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Wilis in 1965 was 81, and 63 in 1979.

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