Wilen Family History

Wilen Surname Meaning

Swedish (Wilén): ornamental or habitational name formed with an unexplained (placename) element.

The name is accompanied by the adjectival suffix -én, which adds a specific quality to the name.

This suffix is a derivative of Latin -enius meaning ‘relating to’.

As a result, the name carries connotations of a particular location or characteristic.

Overall, the formation of the name reflects a blend of cultural and linguistic influences.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Walen, Willen, Wilden, Kien, Ellen, Wilken, Wiler, Wilt, Wigen, Wiley

4K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
710	Military Records
1K	Immigration Records
4K	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

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Where is the Wilen family from?

You can see how Wilen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Wilen families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Wilen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wilen families in 1891.

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What did your Wilen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wilen.

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Unpaid domestic duties

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Census Record

There are 4K census records available for the last name Wilen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1K immigration records available for the last name Wilen. 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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Military Records

There are 710 military records available for the last name Wilen. For the veterans among your Wilen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilen lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Wilen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Wilen in 1949 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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Wilen Surname Meaning

Swedish (Wilén): ornamental or habitational name formed with an unexplained (placename) element.

The name is accompanied by the adjectival suffix -én, which adds a specific quality to the name.

This suffix is a derivative of Latin -enius meaning ‘relating to’.

As a result, the name carries connotations of a particular location or characteristic.

Overall, the formation of the name reflects a blend of cultural and linguistic influences.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Wilen family from?

What did your Wilen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wilen.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Wilen family records will you find?

What is the average Wilen lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Wilen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Wilen in 1949 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

Wilen Family History

Wilen Surname Meaning

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Wilen Surname Meaning

13,000 record(s) for Wilen

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Where is the Wilen family from?

What did your Wilen ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Wilen lifespan?

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