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Wilsnack Family History

Wilsnack 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: Winnick, Railsback, Willock, Ailstock, Wilcock, Wildrick, Whitenack

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Where is the Wilsnack family from?

You can see how Wilsnack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilsnack family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Wilsnack families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Wilsnack's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wilsnack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilsnack 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 Wilsnack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilsnack. 100% of Wilsnack men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wilsnack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Wilsnack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilsnack 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Wilsnack. 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 134 military records available for the last name Wilsnack. For the veterans among your Wilsnack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilsnack lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Wilsnack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wilsnack in 1952 was 51, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilsnack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilsnack 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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