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Wilen Family History

Wilen Surname Meaning

Swedish (Wilén): ornamental or habitational name formed with an unexplained (placename) element.

The name is accompanied by the adjectival suffix -én, which adds a specific quality to the name.

This suffix is a derivative of Latin -enius meaning ‘relating to’.

As a result, the name carries connotations of a particular location or characteristic.

Overall, the formation of the name reflects a blend of cultural and linguistic influences.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wilen family from?

You can see how Wilen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Wilen families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 28% of all the recorded Wilen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Wilen families in 1911.
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What did your Wilen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wilen. 78% of Wilen 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Tailor
    23%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wilen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wilen. 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 710 military records available for the last name Wilen. For the veterans among your Wilen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilen lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Wilen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Wilen in 1949 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilen 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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