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Wilsker Family History

Wilsker 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: Wilker, Willner, Walker, Wicker, Winker, Wiker, Pinsker, Willer

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Where is the Wilsker family from?

You can see how Wilsker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilsker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wilsker families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wilsker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wilsker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilsker 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 Wilsker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilsker. 50% of Wilsker men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Wilsker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Wilsker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilsker 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Wilsker. 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 39 military records available for the last name Wilsker. For the veterans among your Wilsker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilsker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wilsker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wilsker in 1965 was 75, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilsker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilsker 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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