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Willetts Name Meaning

English (Staffordshire and Worcestershire): variant of Willett with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


Similar surnames: Willits, Willette, Willett, Willets, Willitts, Willet, Wills

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Where is the Willetts family from?

You can see how Willetts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willetts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willetts families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Willetts families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Willetts's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Willetts families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willetts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Willetts ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Willetts. 29% of Willetts 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
    29%
  • Miner
    29%
  • Labourer
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
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Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Willetts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willetts 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Willetts. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Willetts. For the veterans among your Willetts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willetts lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Willetts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Willetts in 1956 was 42, and 71 in 2004.

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