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Wilzewski Family History

Wilzewski 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: Wilczewski, Wilkowski, Liszewski, Milewski, Ciszewski, Wisnewski

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Where is the Wilzewski family from?

You can see how Wilzewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilzewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wilzewski families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilzewski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wilzewski families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Wilzewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilzewski 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Wilzewski. 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 25 military records available for the last name Wilzewski. For the veterans among your Wilzewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilzewski lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Wilzewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wilzewski in 1989 was 76, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilzewski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilzewski 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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