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Wilen Family History

Wilen Name Meaning

Swedish (Wilén): ornamental or habitational name formed with an unexplained (placename) element + the adjectival suffix -én a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Walen, Willen, Wilden, Kien, Ellen, Wilken, Wiler, Wilt, Wigen, Wiley

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Where is the Wilen family from?

You can see how Wilen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Wilen families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Wilen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wilen families in 1891.
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What did your Wilen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wilen. 100% of Wilen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wilen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wilen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 710 military records available for the last name Wilen. For the veterans among your Wilen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilen lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Wilen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Wilen in 1949 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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