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Wilkanowski Family History

Wilkanowski 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: Milanowski, Wilkowski, Pijanowski, Winkowski, Iwanowski, Ulanowski

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Where is the Wilkanowski family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilkanowski 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 Wilkanowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Anything was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilkanowski. 100% of Wilkanowski women worked as an Anything. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Anything
    100%
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Wilkanowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilkanowski 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Wilkanowski. 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 23 military records available for the last name Wilkanowski. For the veterans among your Wilkanowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilkanowski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Wilkanowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wilkanowski in 1968 was 37, and 60 in 2002.

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