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William E Family History

William E 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: William, Williamsen, Williams, Gwilliam, Willie, Gilliam, Williard

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Where is the William E family from?

You can see how William E families moved over time by selecting different census years. The William E family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 William E family living in Kansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded William E's in USA. Kansas and 2 other states had the highest population of William E families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the William E surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your William E ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named William E. 100% of William E men worked as a General 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name William E. Like a window into their day-to-day life, William E 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 133 immigration records available for the last name William E. 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 William E. For the veterans among your William E ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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