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Whillier Family History

Whillier Surname Meaning

see Willer.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Whillier family from?

You can see how Whillier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whillier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Whillier families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Whillier families living in Hampshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Whillier's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Whillier families in 1891.
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What did your Whillier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Whillier. 50% of Whillier men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Catter
    50%

What Whillier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whillier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whillier 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Whillier. 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 300 military records available for the last name Whillier. For the veterans among your Whillier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whillier

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