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Willgoos Family History

Willgoos 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: Willows, Willock, Willkomm, Allgood, Willow, Wills, Wilgus, Millwood

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Where is the Willgoos family from?

You can see how Willgoos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willgoos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Willgoos families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Willgoos's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Willgoos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willgoos 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 Willgoos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Willgoos. 100% of Willgoos men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    100%

What Willgoos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Willgoos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willgoos 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Willgoos. 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 29 military records available for the last name Willgoos. For the veterans among your Willgoos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willgoos lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Willgoos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Willgoos in 1962 was 84, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willgoos 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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