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Willanley Family History

Willanley 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: Willner, Mullaney, Willey, Winstanley, Willadsen, Willinger

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Where is the Willanley family from?

You can see how Willanley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willanley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Willanley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Willanley families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Willanley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Willanley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willanley 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 9 census records available for the last name Willanley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willanley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Willanley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Willanley. For the veterans among your Willanley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willanley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willanley

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