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Wilsak Family History

Wilsak 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: Wilk, Lisak, Wolak, Bilak, Sisak, Wilson, Wilsey, Misak, Willan

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Where is the Wilsak family from?

You can see how Wilsak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilsak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wilsak families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilsak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wilsak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilsak 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 27 census records available for the last name Wilsak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilsak 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wilsak. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wilsak. For the veterans among your Wilsak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilsak lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Wilsak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wilsak in 1975 was 81, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilsak 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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