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Wiljanen Family History

Wiljanen 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: Wirtanen, Willner, Niskanen, Walraven, Wilden, Waisanen, Hiltunen

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Where is the Wiljanen family from?

You can see how Wiljanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiljanen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wiljanen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Wiljanen families living in Michigan. This was about 28% of all the recorded Wiljanen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wiljanen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiljanen 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 Wiljanen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiljanen. 64% of Wiljanen men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Wiljanen women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiljanen were Farmer and Teacher.

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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
    64%
  • Painter
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Wiljanen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Wiljanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiljanen 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Wiljanen. 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 74 military records available for the last name Wiljanen. For the veterans among your Wiljanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiljanen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Wiljanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wiljanen in 1965 was 75, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiljanen 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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