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Wilja Family History

Wilja 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: Wilda, Lilja, Villa, Wild, Will, Vila, Wilk, Wilby, Wiles, Walla

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Where is the Wilja family from?

You can see how Wilja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wilja families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wilja's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wilja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilja 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 34 census records available for the last name Wilja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilja 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Wilja. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wilja. For the veterans among your Wilja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilja lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wilja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wilja in 1964 was 87, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilja 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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