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Wilenski Family History

Wilenski 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, Wilinski, Kilinski, Wolinski, Wicinski, Waleski, Lenski

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Where is the Wilenski family from?

You can see how Wilenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilenski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Wilenski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Wilenski families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilenski's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Wilenski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilenski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wilenski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Press Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilenski. 67% of Wilenski men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Wilenski women worked as a Press Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilenski were Farmer and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Press Operator
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

What Wilenski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 738 census records available for the last name Wilenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilenski 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 723 immigration records available for the last name Wilenski. 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 144 military records available for the last name Wilenski. For the veterans among your Wilenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilenski lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wilenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wilenski in 1959 was 67, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilenski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilenski 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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