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Wilschek Family History

Wilschek 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: Hilscher, Wischer, Wilczek, Wilcher, Winschel, Witcher, Pilcher

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Where is the Wilschek family from?

You can see how Wilschek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilschek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wilschek family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilschek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wilschek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilschek 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 85 census records available for the last name Wilschek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilschek 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Wilschek. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wilschek. For the veterans among your Wilschek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilschek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wilschek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wilschek in 1963 was 78, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilschek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilschek 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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