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Wilanski Family History

Wilanski 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: Wolanski, Wilinski, Polanski, Kilinski, Wolinski, Wicinski, Ulanski

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Where is the Wilanski family from?

You can see how Wilanski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilanski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wilanski family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilanski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wilanski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilanski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilanski ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Wilanski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilanski 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Wilanski. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wilanski. For the veterans among your Wilanski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilanski lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1987, in the United States, Wilanski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wilanski in 1983 was 69, and 76 in 1987.

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