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Wilchinski Family History

Wilchinski 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, Wilinski, Kilinski, Wolinski, Kwiecinski

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Where is the Wilchinski family from?

You can see how Wilchinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilchinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wilchinski family living in California. This was about 13% of all the recorded Wilchinski's in USA. California and 7 other states had the highest population of Wilchinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilchinski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilchinski ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wilchinski ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Wilchinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilchinski 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Wilchinski. 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 110 military records available for the last name Wilchinski. For the veterans among your Wilchinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilchinski lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wilchinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wilchinski in 1956 was 61, and 96 in 2004.

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