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Wilsner Family History

Wilsner 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, Wiesner, Wisner, Wilner, Wissner, Wildner, Waldner, Elsner

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Where is the Wilsner family from?

You can see how Wilsner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilsner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilsner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Wilsner families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wilsner's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wilsner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilsner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilsner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Wilsner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilsner 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Wilsner. 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 56 military records available for the last name Wilsner. For the veterans among your Wilsner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilsner lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1995, in the United States, Wilsner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wilsner in 1983 was 80, and 67 in 1995.

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