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Wilkering Family History

Wilkering 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: Wilkening, Pickering, Wilwerding, Wilking, Wilberding, Woltering

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Where is the Wilkering family from?

You can see how Wilkering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilkering family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilkering families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Wilkering families living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilkering's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Wilkering families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilkering surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Wilkering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilkering 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wilkering. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wilkering. For the veterans among your Wilkering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilkering lifespan?

Average Wilkering life expectancy in 1967 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilkering 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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