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Wilkia Family History

Wilkia 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: Wilkie, Wilkin, Wilk, William, Silvia, Zilka, Cilia, Witkin, Milia

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Where is the Wilkia family from?

You can see how Wilkia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilkia family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1871. The most Wilkia families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Wilkia families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilkia's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Wilkia families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Wilkia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilkia 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wilkia. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wilkia. For the veterans among your Wilkia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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