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Wkinson Family History

Wkinson 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: Kinson, Winson, Winton, Winston, Pinson, Kinton, Whitson, Winsor

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Where is the Wkinson family from?

You can see how Wkinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wkinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wkinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Wkinson families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wkinson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wkinson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Wkinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wkinson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wkinson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wkinson. For the veterans among your Wkinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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