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Wilefsky Family History

Wilefsky 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: Wilensky, Wiles, Lesky, Wiley, Wolsky, Gilinsky, Waleski, Milewski

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Where is the Wilefsky family from?

You can see how Wilefsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilefsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wilefsky family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wilefsky's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Wilefsky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Wilefsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilefsky 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wilefsky. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wilefsky. For the veterans among your Wilefsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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