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Wilimek Family History

Wilimek 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: Klimek, Wilmer, Filipek, Wilmes, Willmes, Wilczek, Willmer, Willner

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Where is the Wilimek family from?

You can see how Wilimek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilimek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilimek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wilimek families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilimek's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wilimek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilimek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Wilimek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilimek 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wilimek. 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 52 military records available for the last name Wilimek. For the veterans among your Wilimek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilimek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Wilimek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wilimek in 1965 was 84, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilimek 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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