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Wilkerling Family History

Wilkerling 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: Wilwerding, Wilberding, Wilkening, Pickering, Willing, Werling

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilkerling 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 13 census records available for the last name Wilkerling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilkerling 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Wilkerling. 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 32 military records available for the last name Wilkerling. For the veterans among your Wilkerling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilkerling lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Wilkerling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wilkerling in 1985 was 73, and 76 in 1999.

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