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Wilkus Family History

Wilkus 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: Wirkus, Wilgus, Wilkes, Wilks, Wilk, Malkus, Wiles, Mikus, Minkus

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Where is the Wilkus family from?

You can see how Wilkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilkus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilkus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Wilkus families living in Derbyshire. This was about 15% of all the recorded Wilkus's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Wilkus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilkus 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 Wilkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilkus. 23% of Wilkus men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Wilkus women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilkus were Attendant and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Attendant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Wilkus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wilkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilkus 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Wilkus. 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 235 military records available for the last name Wilkus. For the veterans among your Wilkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilkus lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Wilkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wilkus in 1945 was 31, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilkus 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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