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Wilgocki Family History

Wilgocki 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: Willock, Ligocki, Wilcock, Willocks, Wilkowski, Winiecki, Winnicki

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Where is the Wilgocki family from?

You can see how Wilgocki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilgocki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wilgocki families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wilgocki's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wilgocki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilgocki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wilgocki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilgocki. 67% of Wilgocki men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wilgocki women worked as a Housework.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Wilgocki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Wilgocki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilgocki 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Wilgocki. 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 62 military records available for the last name Wilgocki. For the veterans among your Wilgocki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilgocki lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wilgocki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wilgocki in 1966 was 79, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilgocki 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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