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Wilus Family History

Wilus 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: Wiles, Wills, Wilgus, Wilms, Wilusz, Wilks, Wilds, Wilts, Miles

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Where is the Wilus family from?

You can see how Wilus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilus families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 4 Wilus families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilus's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wilus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilus 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 Wilus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilus. 38% of Wilus 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
    38%
  • Weaver
    38%
  • Proprietor
    25%
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Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Wilus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilus 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Wilus. 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 51 military records available for the last name Wilus. For the veterans among your Wilus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilus lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Wilus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wilus in 1952 was 52, and 83 in 2002.

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