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Willwerth Family History

Willwerth Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wil ‘will desire’ + wart ‘guardian’.

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


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Where is the Willwerth family from?

You can see how Willwerth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willwerth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Willwerth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Willwerth families living in Massachusetts. This was about 37% of all the recorded Willwerth's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Willwerth families in 1880.
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What did your Willwerth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willwerth. 29% of Willwerth men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Willwerth women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willwerth were Farm Hand and Saleslady.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Manager
    22%
  • Farm Hand
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Willwerth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Willwerth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willwerth 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Willwerth. 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 404 military records available for the last name Willwerth. For the veterans among your Willwerth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willwerth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Willwerth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Willwerth in 1962 was 69, and 63 in 2004.

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