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Wilchenski Family History

Wilchenski 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: Wilczynski, Wilczewski, Wicinski, Wilensky, Wilinski, Michonski

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Where is the Wilchenski family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilchenski 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 Wilchenski ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Wilchenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilchenski 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Wilchenski. 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 16 military records available for the last name Wilchenski. For the veterans among your Wilchenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilchenski lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Wilchenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wilchenski in 1974 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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