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Wilko Family History

Wilko 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: Wilk, Milko, Witko, Walko, Wilke, Wilks, Wild, Wick, Will, Wilton

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Where is the Wilko family from?

You can see how Wilko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wilko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wilko families living in Massachusetts. This was about 29% of all the recorded Wilko's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wilko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilko 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 Wilko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilko. 100% of Wilko men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Wilko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Wilko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilko 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Wilko. 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 23 military records available for the last name Wilko. For the veterans among your Wilko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilko lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Wilko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wilko in 1967 was 77, and 82 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilko 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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