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Willsie Family History

Willsie Surname Meaning

Variant of Wilsey.

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


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Where is the Willsie family from?

You can see how Willsie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willsie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Willsie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 52 Willsie families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Willsie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Willsie families in 1911.
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What did your Willsie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Willsie. 62% of Willsie men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Labourer
    24%
  • Cook
    16%

What Willsie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Willsie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willsie 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Willsie. 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 350 military records available for the last name Willsie. For the veterans among your Willsie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willsie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Willsie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Willsie in 1963 was 75, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willsie 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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