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Wilklow Family History

Wilklow 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: Willow, Winslow, Gillow, Wolkow, Wiskow, Nicklow, Billow, Dillow

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Where is the Wilklow family from?

You can see how Wilklow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilklow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilklow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Wilklow families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Wilklow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wilklow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilklow 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 Wilklow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilklow. 39% of Wilklow men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Wilklow women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilklow were Foreman and Saleslady. .

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Foreman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wilklow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilklow 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Wilklow. 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 153 military records available for the last name Wilklow. For the veterans among your Wilklow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilklow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wilklow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wilklow in 1963 was 84, and 99 in 2004.

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