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Wilenkin Family History

Wilenkin 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: Wilkin, Valentin, Henkin, Dinkin, Witkin, Jenkin, Wilkie, Waleski

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Where is the Wilenkin family from?

You can see how Wilenkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilenkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wilenkin family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wilenkin's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Wilenkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilenkin 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 185 census records available for the last name Wilenkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilenkin 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Wilenkin. 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 29 military records available for the last name Wilenkin. For the veterans among your Wilenkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilenkin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Wilenkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wilenkin in 1976 was 91, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilenkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilenkin 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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