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Wilkeson Family History

Wilkeson 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: Wilkison, Gilkeson, Wilkenson, Wilkerson, Milleson, Wilson, Wilken

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Where is the Wilkeson family from?

You can see how Wilkeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilkeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilkeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Wilkeson families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Wilkeson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wilkeson families in 1911.
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What did your Wilkeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilkeson. 33% of Wilkeson men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Wilkeson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilkeson were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Wilkeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilkeson 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Wilkeson. 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 497 military records available for the last name Wilkeson. For the veterans among your Wilkeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilkeson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Wilkeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wilkeson in 1964 was 83, and 81 in 2002.

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