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Willis Jr Family History

Willis Jr 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: Williston, Walliser, Willinger, Willison, Willis, Willier, Willner

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Where is the Willis Jr family from?

You can see how Willis Jr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willis Jr family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Willis Jr family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Willis Jr's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Willis Jr families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Willis Jr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willis Jr 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Willis Jr. 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 166 military records available for the last name Willis Jr. For the veterans among your Willis Jr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willis Jr lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Willis Jr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Willis Jr in 1961 was 54, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willis Jr 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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