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Wilnau Family History

Wilnau 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: Lienau, Willan, Wilda, Wirgau, Wilner, Wilham, Wilday, Finau, Villa

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Where is the Wilnau family from?

You can see how Wilnau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilnau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wilnau family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilnau's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wilnau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilnau 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 26 census records available for the last name Wilnau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilnau 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wilnau. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wilnau. For the veterans among your Wilnau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilnau lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Wilnau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Wilnau in 1962 was 79, and 77 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilnau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilnau 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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