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Willougby Family History

Willougby 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: Willoughby, Killough, Gillogly, Wilby, Willey, Willock, Gallogly

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Where is the Willougby family from?

You can see how Willougby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willougby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Willougby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Willougby families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Willougby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Willougby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willougby 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 Willougby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willougby. 55% of Willougby men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Willougby women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willougby were Elevator Operator and Teacher.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Store Keeper
    10%
  • Elevator Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Lodginghouse Keeper
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Willougby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Willougby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willougby 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Willougby. 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 84 military records available for the last name Willougby. For the veterans among your Willougby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willougby lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Willougby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Willougby in 1966 was 83, and 76 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willougby 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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