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Willerton Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Willoughton (Lincolnshire) which was recorded as Willerton since the early 16th century. The placename derives from Old English wilig ‘willow’ + tūn ‘farmstead estate’.

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


Similar surnames: Allerton, Winterton, Wolverton, Fullerton, Williston, Willert

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Where is the Willerton family from?

You can see how Willerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willerton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Willerton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Willerton families living in British Columbia. This was about 31% of all the recorded Willerton's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Willerton families in 1911.
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What did your Willerton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Willerton. 67% of Willerton men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Willerton women worked as a Servant. .

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Willerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willerton 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Willerton. 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 732 military records available for the last name Willerton. For the veterans among your Willerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willerton lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Willerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Willerton in 1952 was 35, and 87 in 2002.

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