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Willous Family History

Willous 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: Willows, Willock, Willow, Wills, Wilgus, Wielgus, Willmes, Willms

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Where is the Willous family from?

You can see how Willous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willous family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willous families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Willous families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Willous's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Willous families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willous 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 Willous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Willous. 67% of Willous men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Willous family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Willous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willous 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Willous. 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 14 military records available for the last name Willous. For the veterans among your Willous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willous lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Willous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Willous in 1967 was 63, and 80 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willous

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willous 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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