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Wilkey Family History

Wilkey Surname Meaning

English (Devon): from the Middle English personal name Wilky, a reduced form of Wilkin.

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Americanized form of German Wilke.

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


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Where is the Wilkey family from?

You can see how Wilkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilkey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 74 Wilkey families living in Devon. This was about 42% of all the recorded Wilkey's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Wilkey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilkey 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 Wilkey 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 Wilkey. 72% of Wilkey men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Wilkey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilkey were Incapacitated and Housewife.

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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
    72%
  • Incapacitated
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Wilkey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Wilkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilkey 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 874 immigration records available for the last name Wilkey. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Wilkey. For the veterans among your Wilkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilkey lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wilkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wilkey in 1951 was 41, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilkey 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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