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Wilinsky Family History

Wilinsky 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: Gilinsky, Wilensky, Wilinski, Wolinsky, Kilinski, Wolinski, Belinsky

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Where is the Wilinsky family from?

You can see how Wilinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilinsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilinsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Wilinsky families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wilinsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wilinsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilinsky 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 Wilinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilinsky. 67% of Wilinsky men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Wilinsky women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Silversmith
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Wilinsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wilinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilinsky 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Wilinsky. 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 131 military records available for the last name Wilinsky. For the veterans among your Wilinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilinsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wilinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wilinsky in 1964 was 49, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilinsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilinsky 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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