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Wilchins Family History

Wilchins Surname 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: Richins, Wilkins, Vilchis, Hitchins, Wilding, Filkins, Minchin

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Where is the Wilchins family from?

You can see how Wilchins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilchins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wilchins families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilchins's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wilchins families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilchins 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 Wilchins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilchins. 100% of Wilchins men worked as a Lawyer.

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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

  • Lawyer
    100%

What Wilchins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Wilchins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilchins 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Wilchins. 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 85 military records available for the last name Wilchins. For the veterans among your Wilchins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilchins lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Wilchins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wilchins in 1965 was 72, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilchins ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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