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Willnecker Family History

Willnecker 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: Willner, Windecker, Waldecker, Willeke, Willever, Slonecker, Wienecke

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Where is the Willnecker family from?

You can see how Willnecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willnecker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Willnecker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Willnecker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Willnecker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willnecker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Willnecker ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Baker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Willnecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willnecker 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Willnecker. 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 215 military records available for the last name Willnecker. For the veterans among your Willnecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willnecker lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Willnecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Willnecker in 1975 was 74, and 93 in 2003.

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