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Willerer Family History

Willerer 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: Willever, Willner, Billeter, Willer, Villere, Willert, Willeke

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Where is the Willerer family from?

You can see how Willerer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willerer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Willerer families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Willerer families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Willerer's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Willerer families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Willerer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willerer 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Willerer. 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 24 military records available for the last name Willerer. For the veterans among your Willerer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willerer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Willerer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Willerer in 1965 was 85, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willerer 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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