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Wilenius Family History

Wilenius 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: Lenius, Wiltzius, Wiles, Redenius, Wilensky, Silvius, Wilgus, Dinius

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Where is the Wilenius family from?

You can see how Wilenius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilenius family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wilenius families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wilenius's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wilenius families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Wilenius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilenius 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Wilenius. 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 35 military records available for the last name Wilenius. For the veterans among your Wilenius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilenius lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Wilenius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wilenius in 1972 was 30, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilenius 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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