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Willikin Family History

Willikin 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: Gillikin, Millikin, Wilkin, Mullikin, Willison, Milliken, Millikan

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Where is the Willikin family from?

You can see how Willikin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willikin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Willikin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Willikin family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Willikin's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Willikin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Willikin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willikin 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Willikin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Willikin. For the veterans among your Willikin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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