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Wilkening Name Meaning

North German: patronymic from Wilke .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wilking, Wolking, Wilken, Woltering, Harmening, Wilding, Wilkens

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Where is the Wilkening family from?

You can see how Wilkening families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilkening family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilkening families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 86 Wilkening families living in Illinois. This was about 41% of all the recorded Wilkening's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wilkening families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilkening surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilkening ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wilkening. 100% of Wilkening men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Wilkening. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilkening 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 967 immigration records available for the last name Wilkening. 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 Wilkening. For the veterans among your Wilkening ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilkening lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wilkening life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wilkening in 1955 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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