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Wilemski Family History

Wilemski 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: Waleski, Wilensky, Ziemski, Milewski, Wilinski, Mileski, Zaleski

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Where is the Wilemski family from?

You can see how Wilemski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilemski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wilemski families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilemski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wilemski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilemski 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 Wilemski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sewing Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilemski. 100% of Wilemski women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    100%

What Wilemski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Wilemski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilemski 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Wilemski. 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 37 military records available for the last name Wilemski. For the veterans among your Wilemski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilemski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wilemski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wilemski in 1964 was 80, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilemski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilemski 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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