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Wilkson Family History

Wilkson 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: Wilson, Wickson, Wilkison, Willson, Wilton, Rickson, Hinkson, Hickson

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Where is the Wilkson family from?

You can see how Wilkson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilkson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilkson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Wilkson families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Wilkson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wilkson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilkson 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 Wilkson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wilkson. 78% of Wilkson 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
    78%
  • Household Duties
    12%
  • Domestic Servant
    12%

What Wilkson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Wilkson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilkson 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Wilkson. 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 473 military records available for the last name Wilkson. For the veterans among your Wilkson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilkson lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Wilkson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wilkson in 1941 was 36, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilkson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilkson 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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