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Wilkies Family History

Wilkies 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: Wilkie, Wilkes, Wilkins, Filkins, Wiles, Wickes, Wilkin, Willie

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Where is the Wilkies family from?

You can see how Wilkies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilkies family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wilkies families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Wilkies family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilkies's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Wilkies families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Wilkies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilkies 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Wilkies. 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 26 military records available for the last name Wilkies. For the veterans among your Wilkies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilkies lifespan?

Average Wilkies life expectancy in 1988 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilkies 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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