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Wilcenski Family History

Wilcenski Name 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: Wicinski, Wilczynski, Wilensky, Wilczewski, Wilinski, Kilinski

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Where is the Wilcenski family from?

You can see how Wilcenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilcenski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wilcenski family living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wilcenski's in USA. New Jersey and 2 other states had the highest population of Wilcenski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilcenski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilcenski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilcenski. 100% of Wilcenski 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Wilcenski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Wilcenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilcenski 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wilcenski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Wilcenski. For the veterans among your Wilcenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilcenski lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wilcenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Wilcenski in 1953 was 48, and 38 in 2004.

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