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Wilensky Family History

Wilensky Surname Meaning

Altered form of Polish and Jewish (from Poland) Wileński or Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Vilensky: habitational name for someone from the Lithuanian city of Vilnius.

Vilnius is called Wilno in Polish and Vilna in Russian.

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


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Where is the Wilensky family from?

You can see how Wilensky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilensky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wilensky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Wilensky families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilensky's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wilensky families in 1911.
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What did your Wilensky ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cigar Packer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wilensky. 100% of Wilensky women worked as a Cigar Packer.

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Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cigar Packer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wilensky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilensky 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wilensky. 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 643 military records available for the last name Wilensky. For the veterans among your Wilensky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilensky lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wilensky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wilensky in 1954 was 47, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilensky 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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