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Willand Family History

Willand 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: Wieland, Willard, Gilland, Wiland, Willan, Winland, Holland, Calland

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Where is the Willand family from?

You can see how Willand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Willand families living in British Columbia. This was about 25% of all the recorded Willand's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Willand families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willand 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 Willand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willand. 36% of Willand men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Willand women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willand were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%

What Willand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Willand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willand 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 785 immigration records available for the last name Willand. 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 391 military records available for the last name Willand. For the veterans among your Willand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willand lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Willand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Willand in 1957 was 49, and 50 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willand 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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