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Wilkieson Family History

Wilkieson Surname Meaning

from the medieval personal name Wilky + -son meaning ‘son of Wilky’. Compare Wilkie.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Wilkieson family from?

You can see how Wilkieson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilkieson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wilkieson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Wilkieson families living in Ayrshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wilkieson's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Wilkieson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilkieson 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 Wilkieson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilkieson. 100% of Wilkieson women worked as a Stenographer.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Wilkieson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilkieson 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Wilkieson. 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 56 military records available for the last name Wilkieson. For the veterans among your Wilkieson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilkieson lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1987, in the United States, Wilkieson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wilkieson in 1981 was 86, and 93 in 1987.

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