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Wilzin Family History

Wilzin 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: Wilkin, Wilton, Wilding, Wiggin, Gilpin, Wilden, Weldin, Wolin

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Where is the Wilzin family from?

You can see how Wilzin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilzin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilzin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Wilzin families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wilzin's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Wilzin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilzin 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 Wilzin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilzin. 50% of Wilzin men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Wilzin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilzin 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Wilzin. 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 31 military records available for the last name Wilzin. For the veterans among your Wilzin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilzin lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2000, in the United States, Wilzin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wilzin in 1940 was 66, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilzin 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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