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Wukelich Family History

Wukelich 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: Vukelich, Wunderlich, Kalich, Kulich, Belich, Kelch, Yelich, Welsch

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Where is the Wukelich family from?

You can see how Wukelich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wukelich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wukelich families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wukelich's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wukelich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wukelich 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 Wukelich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dishwasher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wukelich. 100% of Wukelich men worked as a Dishwasher.

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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

  • Dishwasher
    100%

What Wukelich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Wukelich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wukelich 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wukelich. 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 27 military records available for the last name Wukelich. For the veterans among your Wukelich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wukelich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wukelich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wukelich in 1964 was 76, and 99 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wukelich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wukelich 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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