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Wilund Family History

Wilund 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: Wiland, Wiklund, Lund, Wild, Wind, Wieland, Piland, Nylund, Miland

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Where is the Wilund family from?

You can see how Wilund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilund family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wilund families living in Missouri. This was about 73% of all the recorded Wilund's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wilund families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilund 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 Wilund ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Wilund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilund 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Wilund. 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 49 military records available for the last name Wilund. For the veterans among your Wilund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilund lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1996, in the United States, Wilund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wilund in 1957 was 50, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilund 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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