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Wilking Family History

Wilking Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: patronymic from Wilke. English (London): variant of Wilkin.

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


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Where is the Wilking family from?

You can see how Wilking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilking family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilking families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Wilking families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Wilking's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wilking families in 1891.
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What did your Wilking ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wilking. 82% of Wilking women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    19%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wilking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilking 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wilking. 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 790 military records available for the last name Wilking. For the veterans among your Wilking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilking lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wilking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wilking in 1959 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilking

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilking 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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