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Whillet Family History

Whillet 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: Willet, Billet, Millet, Willey, Hillen, Jaillet, Hille, Hiller

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Where is the Whillet family from?

You can see how Whillet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whillet family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Whillet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Whillet families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Whillet's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Whillet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whillet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Whillet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whillet 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Whillet. 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 military records available for the last name Whillet. For the veterans among your Whillet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whillet 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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