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Wilky Family History

Wilky 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, Wilby, Wiley, Willy, Wilke, Wilkey, Wilks, Lilly, Wild, Wick

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Where is the Wilky family from?

You can see how Wilky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilky family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Wilky families living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wilky's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Wilky families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilky 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 Wilky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilky. 100% of Wilky men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wilky women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Wilky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wilky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilky 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Wilky. 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 182 military records available for the last name Wilky. For the veterans among your Wilky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilky lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Wilky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wilky in 1969 was 63, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilky 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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