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Wilner Family History

Wilner Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Willner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wilner family from?

You can see how Wilner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 71 Wilner families living in Yorkshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Wilner's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wilner families in 1891.
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What did your Wilner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wilner. 92% of Wilner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Private Means
    8%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Wilner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilner 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Wilner. 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 Wilner. For the veterans among your Wilner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilner lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wilner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wilner in 1954 was 27, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilner 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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