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Wilinich Family History

Wilinich 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: Picinich, Willrich, Milich, Winch, Clinch, Winnick, Marinich, Minnich

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Where is the Wilinich family from?

You can see how Wilinich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilinich family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Wilinich family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilinich's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Wilinich families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Wilinich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilinich 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 immigration records available for the last name Wilinich. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wilinich. For the veterans among your Wilinich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilinich lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Wilinich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wilinich in 1965 was 70, and 94 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilinich 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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