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Wilencks Family History

Wilencks 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, Willocks, Wiles, Willock, Wiencek, Wenck, Wilcock, Pilecki

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Where is the Wilencks family from?

You can see how Wilencks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilencks family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Wilencks families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilencks's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wilencks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilencks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Wilencks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilencks 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 Wilencks. 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 Wilencks. For the veterans among your Wilencks 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 Wilencks

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