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Wilsky Family History

Wilsky 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: Wolsky, Wilsey, Bilsky, Wilk, Wilby, Willey, Wolski, Minsky, Wiley

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Where is the Wilsky family from?

You can see how Wilsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Wilsky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 91% of all the recorded Wilsky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wilsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilsky 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 Wilsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Tailoress
    100%

What Wilsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Wilsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilsky 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Wilsky. 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 182 military records available for the last name Wilsky. For the veterans among your Wilsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilsky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wilsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wilsky in 1966 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilsky 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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