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Wilnes Family History

Wilnes 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: Wiles, Wilmes, Wilkes, Wilner, Wildes, Milnes, Willes, Wines, Miles

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Where is the Wilnes family from?

You can see how Wilnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilnes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilnes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Wilnes families living in Maine. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wilnes's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Wilnes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Wilnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilnes 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Wilnes. 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 20 military records available for the last name Wilnes. For the veterans among your Wilnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilnes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Wilnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wilnes in 1968 was 67, and 50 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilnes 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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