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Willsey Family History

Willsey Surname Meaning

Variant of Wilsey.

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


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Where is the Willsey family from?

You can see how Willsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Willsey families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Willsey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Willsey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willsey 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 Willsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Willsey. 58% of Willsey men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

What Willsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Willsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willsey 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Willsey. 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 Willsey. For the veterans among your Willsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willsey lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Willsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Willsey in 1953 was 26, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willsey 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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