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Wilchensky Family History

Wilchensky 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: Wilensky, Wilczynski, Wilczewski, Wicinski, Olshansky, Gilinsky

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Where is the Wilchensky family from?

You can see how Wilchensky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilchensky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wilchensky families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wilchensky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wilchensky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilchensky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Wilchensky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilchensky 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wilchensky. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wilchensky. For the veterans among your Wilchensky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilchensky lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Wilchensky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wilchensky in 1973 was 90, and 71 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilchensky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilchensky 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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