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Wiljakainen Family History

Wiljakainen 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: Makinen, Jokinen, Niskanen, Hamalainen, Pulkkinen, Willmann, Jarvinen

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Where is the Wiljakainen family from?

You can see how Wiljakainen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiljakainen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wiljakainen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiljakainen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wiljakainen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Wiljakainen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiljakainen 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Wiljakainen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wiljakainen. For the veterans among your Wiljakainen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiljakainen lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2004, in the United States, Wiljakainen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wiljakainen in 1996 was 89, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiljakainen 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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