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Wilek Family History

Wilek 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: Wilk, Wiles, Witek, Walek, Wiley, Wolek, Wile, Milek, Bilek, Jilek

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Where is the Wilek family from?

You can see how Wilek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Wilek families living in Iowa. This was about 73% of all the recorded Wilek's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wilek families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Wilek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilek 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Wilek. 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 Wilek. For the veterans among your Wilek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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