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Willkson Family History

Willkson 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: Willison, Willson, Williston, Milleson, Wilson, Jillson, Wickson

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Where is the Willkson family from?

You can see how Willkson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willkson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Willkson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Willkson family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Willkson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Willkson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Willkson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willkson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Willkson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Willkson. For the veterans among your Willkson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willkson

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