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Wielgus Family History

Wielgus Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from the Old Polish and dialect term wielgus denoting a big tall thickset man.

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


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Where is the Wielgus family from?

You can see how Wielgus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wielgus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Wielgus families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Wielgus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wielgus families in 1920.
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What did your Wielgus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wielgus. 31% of Wielgus men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Wielgus women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wielgus were New Worker and Cropper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Baker
    14%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Beauty Operator
    17%
  • Packer
    17%
  • Cropper
    17%

What Wielgus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 908 census records available for the last name Wielgus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wielgus 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Wielgus. 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 382 military records available for the last name Wielgus. For the veterans among your Wielgus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wielgus lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wielgus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wielgus in 1961 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

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