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Wilkans Family History

Wilkans 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: Wilkens, Wilkins, Filkins, Wiland, Wilkin, Tilkens, Wilken, Wickens

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Where is the Wilkans family from?

You can see how Wilkans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilkans family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilkans families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wilkans families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wilkans's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Wilkans families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Wilkans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilkans 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Wilkans. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wilkans. For the veterans among your Wilkans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilkans lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Wilkans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wilkans in 1976 was 77, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilkans 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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