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Wilkson Family History

Wilkson Name 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 1911 there were 15 Wilkson families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wilkson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wilkson families in 1911.
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.

What did your Wilkson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wilkson. 43% of Wilkson men worked as a Labourer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    43%
  • Agent
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
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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 Canada, 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.

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