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Wilkas Family History

Wilkas Name 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, Wilks, Vilas, Wilk, Wiles, Milas, Silas, Wirkus, Milks, Zilka

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Where is the Wilkas family from?

You can see how Wilkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilkas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wilkas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 8 Wilkas families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 14% of all the recorded Wilkas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wilkas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilkas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilkas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilkas. 43% of Wilkas men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Wilkas women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilkas were Resterant and Cook. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Resterant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Cook
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wilkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilkas 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Wilkas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 123 military records available for the last name Wilkas. For the veterans among your Wilkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilkas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wilkas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wilkas in 1963 was 72, and 89 in 2003.

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