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Wilchak Family History

Wilchak 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: Wilczak, Wilcock, Walczak, Wilczek, Wilham, Wilcher, Witczak, Wilch

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Where is the Wilchak family from?

You can see how Wilchak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilchak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wilchak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wilchak families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wilchak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wilchak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilchak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilchak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Wilchak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilchak 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wilchak. 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 42 military records available for the last name Wilchak. For the veterans among your Wilchak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilchak lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Wilchak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wilchak in 1974 was 67, and 79 in 2002.

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