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Willens Family History

Willens Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Willans itself a variant of Willan with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

Flemish and Dutch: rare variant of Wellens.

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


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Where is the Willens family from?

You can see how Willens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Willens families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 77% of all the recorded Willens's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Willens families in 1911.
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What did your Willens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willens. 16% of Willens men worked as a Salesman and 29% of Willens women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willens were Manager and Cook.

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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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Owner
    13%
  • Manager
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    29%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Assistant Cook
    15%
  • Cook
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Willens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willens 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 681 immigration records available for the last name Willens. 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 Willens. For the veterans among your Willens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willens lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Willens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Willens in 1950 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willens 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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