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Wilkiel Family History

Wilkiel 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, Winkel, Wikel, Wilkin, Willie, Wilken, Wilke, Wilkey, Wilkes

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Where is the Wilkiel family from?

You can see how Wilkiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilkiel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Wilkiel families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Wilkiel families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilkiel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wilkiel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilkiel 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 40 census records available for the last name Wilkiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilkiel 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Wilkiel. 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 21 military records available for the last name Wilkiel. For the veterans among your Wilkiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilkiel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Wilkiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wilkiel in 1972 was 87, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilkiel 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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