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Wilkenson Family History

Wilkenson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wilkinson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wilkenson family from?

You can see how Wilkenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilkenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilkenson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 413 Wilkenson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Wilkenson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wilkenson families in 1891.
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What did your Wilkenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wilkenson. 27% of Wilkenson men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Wilkenson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilkenson were Beltman Engineer and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Beltman Engineer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Wilkenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilkenson 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Wilkenson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wilkenson. For the veterans among your Wilkenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilkenson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Wilkenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wilkenson in 1959 was 64, and 70 in 2003.

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