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Wilkensen Family History

Wilkensen 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: Wilkenson, Wilkens, Willemsen, Wilkinson, Wilkerson, Wolfenden

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Where is the Wilkensen family from?

You can see how Wilkensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilkensen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wilkensen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wilkensen family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilkensen's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Wilkensen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilkensen 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 Wilkensen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Grove Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilkensen. 100% of Wilkensen men worked as a Grove Laborer and 100% of Wilkensen women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Grove Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Wilkensen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Wilkensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilkensen 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Wilkensen. 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 37 military records available for the last name Wilkensen. For the veterans among your Wilkensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilkensen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Wilkensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Wilkensen in 1963 was 78, and 51 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilkensen 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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