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Wilene Family History

Wilene 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: Filene, Wilen, Wien, Willner, Wiles, Milne, Wilden, Wilde, Kiene

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Where is the Wilene family from?

You can see how Wilene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilene family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Wilene families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilene's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Wilene families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilene 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 63 census records available for the last name Wilene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilene 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 Wilene. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wilene. For the veterans among your Wilene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilene

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