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Wilinson Family History

Wilinson 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: Wilkinson, Wilson, Wilinski, Allinson, Willison, Wilkison, Linson

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Where is the Wilinson family from?

You can see how Wilinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilinson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Wilinson families living in Manitoba. This was about 32% of all the recorded Wilinson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Wilinson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilinson 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 Wilinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilinson. 60% of Wilinson men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Wilinson women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Wilinson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 554 census records available for the last name Wilinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilinson 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Wilinson. 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 94 military records available for the last name Wilinson. For the veterans among your Wilinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilinson lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Wilinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wilinson in 1974 was 78, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilinson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilinson 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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