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Wilchinski Family History

Wilchinski 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: Wicinski, Wilczynski, Wilinski, Kilinski, Wolinski, Kwiecinski

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Where is the Wilchinski family from?

You can see how Wilchinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilchinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wilchinski family living in California. This was about 13% of all the recorded Wilchinski's in USA. California and 7 other states had the highest population of Wilchinski families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Wilchinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilchinski 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Wilchinski. 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 110 military records available for the last name Wilchinski. For the veterans among your Wilchinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilchinski lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wilchinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wilchinski in 1956 was 61, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilchinski 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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