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Willins Family History

Willins Surname Meaning

see Willans.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Willins family from?

You can see how Willins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Willins families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Willins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Willins families in 1911.
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What did your Willins ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Willins. 60% of Willins 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Willins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Willins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willins 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 870 immigration records available for the last name Willins. 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 483 military records available for the last name Willins. For the veterans among your Willins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willins lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Willins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Willins in 1962 was 57, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willins 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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