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Wilens Family History

Wilens 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: Wiles, Wiens, Willens, Wilkens, Wilen, Miles, Giles, Wien, Wilden

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Where is the Wilens family from?

You can see how Wilens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Wilens families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Wilens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wilens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilens 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 Wilens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, None private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wilens. 100% of Wilens women worked as a None private Means.

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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

  • None private Means
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wilens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilens 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Wilens. 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 79 military records available for the last name Wilens. For the veterans among your Wilens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilens lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wilens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wilens in 1967 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilens 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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