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Wilckes Family History

Wilckes 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: Wickes, Wilkes, Wiles, Wicker, Dickes, Fickes, Wilken, Wickens

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Where is the Wilckes family from?

You can see how Wilckes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilckes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wilckes families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wilckes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wilckes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilckes 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 40 census records available for the last name Wilckes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilckes 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Wilckes. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wilckes. For the veterans among your Wilckes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilckes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1968, in the United States, Wilckes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wilckes in 1966 was 74, and 86 in 1968.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilckes 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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