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Wilkers Family History

Wilkers 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: Wilkes, Wickers, Wilkens, Willers, Wilbers, Wilker, Walker, Wiles

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Where is the Wilkers family from?

You can see how Wilkers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilkers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilkers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Wilkers families living in Manitoba. This was about 24% of all the recorded Wilkers's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Wilkers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilkers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wilkers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilkers. 27% of Wilkers men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Wilkers women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilkers were Farm Laborer and Laborer.

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    23%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%

What Wilkers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wilkers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilkers 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Wilkers. 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 181 military records available for the last name Wilkers. For the veterans among your Wilkers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilkers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wilkers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wilkers in 1963 was 75, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilkers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilkers 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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