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Wilkston Family History

Wilkston 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: Wilton, Winston, Williston, Walston, Pinkston, Wilson, Wickson

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Where is the Wilkston family from?

You can see how Wilkston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilkston family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wilkston families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilkston's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wilkston families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilkston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Wilkston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilkston 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wilkston. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wilkston. For the veterans among your Wilkston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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