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Wilkat Family History

Wilkat 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: Pilat, Wilk, Zilka, Wilkie, Wilkin, Wilken, Wilke, Willet, Wilkey

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Where is the Wilkat family from?

You can see how Wilkat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilkat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wilkat families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1920 there was 1 Wilkat family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilkat's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wilkat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilkat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Wilkat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilkat 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wilkat. 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 22 military records available for the last name Wilkat. For the veterans among your Wilkat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilkat lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wilkat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wilkat in 1966 was 79, and 37 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilkat 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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