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Wilzek Family History

Wilzek 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: Wilczek, Wilk, Willey, Kilzer, Wiles, Witek, Wilden, Wilde, Walzer

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Where is the Wilzek family from?

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

What did your Wilzek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Wilzek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilzek 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Wilzek. 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 35 military records available for the last name Wilzek. For the veterans among your Wilzek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilzek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Wilzek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wilzek in 1964 was 74, and 82 in 2002.

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