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Willaman Family History

Willaman Surname Meaning

English: possibly a variant of William.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Willaman family from?

You can see how Willaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willaman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Willaman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Willaman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Willaman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Willaman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willaman 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 Willaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Willaman. 60% of Willaman 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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%

What Willaman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Willaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willaman 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Willaman. 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 197 military records available for the last name Willaman. For the veterans among your Willaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willaman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Willaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Willaman in 1953 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willaman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willaman 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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