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Wilkenburg Family History

Wilkenburg 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: Dillenburg, Hillenburg, Wollenburg, Wildenberg, Willenborg

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Where is the Wilkenburg family from?

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

There are 8 census records available for the last name Wilkenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilkenburg 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 Wilkenburg. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wilkenburg. For the veterans among your Wilkenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilkenburg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Wilkenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wilkenburg in 1965 was 74, and 92 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilkenburg 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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