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Willam Family History

Willam 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: William, Killam, Gillam, Willan, Wilham, Wollam, Millam, Willams

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Where is the Willam family from?

You can see how Willam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willam families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 38 Willam families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Willam's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Willam families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willam 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 Willam ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Willam. 50% of Willam 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%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • Blacksmith
    25%

What Willam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Willam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willam 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 471 immigration records available for the last name Willam. 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 196 military records available for the last name Willam. For the veterans among your Willam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willam lifespan?

Average Willam life expectancy in 1990 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willam 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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