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Wilcek Family History

Wilcek 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: Wincek, Wiacek, Wilczek, Wick, Wilk, Willey, Wiles, Witek, Wilden

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Where is the Wilcek family from?

You can see how Wilcek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilcek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wilcek family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wilcek's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Wilcek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilcek 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 Wilcek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilcek. 100% of Wilcek men worked as a Shipping 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

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%

What Wilcek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Wilcek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilcek 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Wilcek. 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 72 military records available for the last name Wilcek. For the veterans among your Wilcek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilcek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Wilcek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wilcek in 1965 was 71, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilcek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilcek 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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