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Willabay Family History

Willabay Surname 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: Willaman, Hillary, Wilby, Willey, William, Dillehay, Holladay

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Where is the Willabay family from?

You can see how Willabay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willabay family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Willabay family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Willabay's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Willabay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willabay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Willabay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willabay 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Willabay. 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 military records available for the last name Willabay. For the veterans among your Willabay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willabay lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Willabay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Willabay in 1973 was 66, and 86 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willabay ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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