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Wilkings Family History

Wilkings Surname Meaning

see Wilkins.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wilkings family from?

You can see how Wilkings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilkings family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilkings families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Wilkings families living in Somerset. This was about 37% of all the recorded Wilkings's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Wilkings families in 1891.
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What did your Wilkings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wilkings. 100% of Wilkings 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wilkings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilkings 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Wilkings. 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 121 military records available for the last name Wilkings. For the veterans among your Wilkings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilkings lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Wilkings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wilkings in 1975 was 85, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilkings 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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