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Wilczenski Family History

Wilczenski Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wilczynski, Wilczewski, Wicinski, Palczewski, Palczynski, Pelczynski

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Where is the Wilczenski family from?

You can see how Wilczenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilczenski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Wilczenski families living in Michigan. This was about 22% of all the recorded Wilczenski's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Wilczenski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilczenski 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 Wilczenski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilczenski. 43% of Wilczenski men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Machine Operator
    29%
  • Grinder
    29%

What Wilczenski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Wilczenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilczenski 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Wilczenski. 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 112 military records available for the last name Wilczenski. For the veterans among your Wilczenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilczenski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Wilczenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wilczenski in 1965 was 73, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilczenski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilczenski 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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