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Wlsk Family History

Wlsk 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: Wass, Wick, Wenk, Wack, Wilk, Wise, Flak, Work, Ask, Wolski

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Where is the Wlsk family from?

You can see how Wlsk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wlsk family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wlsk families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Wlsk family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Wlsk's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Wlsk families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Wlsk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wlsk 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wlsk. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wlsk. For the veterans among your Wlsk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wlsk

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